Key Features:
Size & Growth: The Bloomstruck® Hydrangea typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.
Foliage: Features large, dark green, serrated leaves that provide a lush, attractive backdrop for the vibrant blooms. The foliage is hardy and maintains its appearance throughout the growing season, often turning a striking red or burgundy in the fall.
Flowers: Produces large, mophead-style flower clusters that can range in color from deep pink to violet, depending on the soil pH. The blooms are rich and full, providing a dramatic and colorful display. Bloomstruck® is known for its ability to change color based on soil acidity, offering versatility in its floral presentation.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, typically from July to October. The extended flowering period ensures a long-lasting display of color in your garden.
Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common pests and diseases affecting hydrangeas, including powdery mildew and leaf spot. This makes Bloomstruck® a low-maintenance choice that performs reliably under various conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moisture-retentive soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including acidic, neutral, and slightly alkaline soils. Providing adequate moisture and ensuring good drainage are key for optimal growth and flowering.
Care Instructions: Requires regular watering to keep the plant hydrated, especially during dry periods. Mulching around the base of the plant can help retain soil moisture and reduce competition from weeds. In late winter or early spring, prune to remove dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant if desired. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can affect the plant’s bloom production.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. The Bloomstruck® Hydrangea provides a dramatic floral display that enhances any garden design.
Focal Point: Perfect as a focal point or feature plant in the garden, where its striking blooms and rich foliage can be fully appreciated.
Container Gardening: Suitable for containers and patio gardens, where its compact size and beautiful blooms can enhance outdoor spaces.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 3 to 4 feet apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods to establish the plant. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, and provide regular moisture to support blooming.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can affect the plant’s ability to produce blooms.
Add the vibrant and versatile beauty of Bloomstruck® Hydrangea to your garden. Its striking blooms, adaptable nature, and extended blooming period make it a valuable and attractive addition to any landscape design.
Bloomstruck® Hydrangea
Enhance your garden with the stunning and versatile Bloomstruck® Hydrangea. This exceptional variety of Bigleaf Hydrangea offers a spectacular display of color with its unique, multi-seasonal blooms and robust foliage. Renowned for its remarkable ability to bloom on both old and new wood, Bloomstruck® provides a long-lasting floral show from summer through fall. Its adaptability to various soil conditions and climate zones makes it an ideal choice for adding vibrant color and texture to any garden landscape.
