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Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmacsix”
Pop Star is the latest sensation from the Endless Summer® reblooming hydrangea series. New in 2023, this macrophylla or big leaf hydrangea variety is compact, heavily blooming and easy to grow. Begin your Pop Star era and plant a new hydrangea that is sure to draw rave reviews.
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Brand new to the garden world in 2022, and making its debut in the landscape in the spring of 2023, the Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea is no doubt going to be the star of the show this planting season.
This new strain of Endless Summer Hydrangea has been called a "breeding breakthrough" in the horticultural network. Boasting vibrant blue to pink blooms atop upright stems and dark green leaves, this Hydrangea Macrophylla is an absolutely stunning addition to the landscape.
Reblooming 2-4 weeks sooner than similar hydrangea varieties, the Pop Star will not disappoint. The prolific rebloomer is genetically compact, not to mention its impressive cold hardiness and tight strong habit.
The Pop Star Hydrangea is an extremely easy-to-grow Bigleaf Hydrangea and enjoys conditions of full sun to part shade. Apply a slow-release fertilizer to your Hydrangea shrubs once in the summer prior to August for best results.
Like manyBigleaf Hydrangeas, this Endless Summer Cultiva can change color based on the acidity of the soil. If you are looking to grow vibrant pink blooms, you will want to add lime to the soil to raise the pH. If you want blue flowers, sulfur can be added to the soil to lower the pH.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 4 to 5 feet |
| Mature Width: | 4 to 5 feet |
| Classification: | Broad leaved deciduous shrub, summer flowering |
| Sunlight: | Partial shade |
| Habit: | Upright, densely branched |
| Foliage: | Dark green |
| Flower Color: | Violet blue in acid soil; deep rose in alkaline soil |
| Pruning Season: | Prune immediately after flowering, flowers on old wood |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting |
How to Care for Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
How should I plant my Endless Summer Hydrangea?
Pull your Pop Star Hydrangea carefully out of its pot. You may want to turn the container on its side and slowly tap the plant out. Loosen the roots of the plant gently with your fingers to encourage outward root growth. Dig a hole a little wider than the container, but no deeper. Endless Summer hydrangeas prefer loamy, well-draining soil. You can mix compost in with your existing soil, aiming for a 50/50 mix. Especially in clay soil, this addition of compost, or organic matter, helps to create air pockets that will improve drainage. Add in some of your amended soil into the hole and sprinkle in a starter fertilizer. Place your plant in the hole, making sure that the base of the main stem (or crown) of the plant is even with the ground level. A hydrangea planted too high may dry out. Conversely, a hydrangea planted too low may become vulnerable to root rot. Back-fill the hole with well-draining soil, and press down firmly all around the base of the plant. Give your newly planted hydrangea a deep watering. Let the water drain completely, and then water again. For gardeners in zone 5, plant your hydrangea where it can be sheltered and protected during the winter months. Morning sun and dappled afternoon shade is ideal for Endless Summer Hydrangeas.
How should I water my Pop Star Hydrangea shrubs?
Hydrangeas are a little particular when it comes to their moisture needs. After planting, monitor your hydrangea plants regularly. Depending on your area's rainfall, you may need to water your hydrangea every day or as little as once a week. Pay very close attention to your hydrangeas in the heat of summer. A way to determine when to water is to test the soil with your finger to a depth of about two inches. If the soil is dry, it needs to be watered. If hydrangea leaves are drooping, it is time to water. Water the ground underneath the entire width of the stems. Avoid watering on top of the leaves, which can weaken the plant and make it vulnerable to fungus. Hydrangeas that are in wet, boggy conditions do not thrive.
How do I fertilize an Endless Summer Pop Star Hydrangea shrub?
Pop Star Endless Summer Hydrangeas can use a single application of fertilizer in the spring or early summer. To encourage blooms, use a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus such as Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster. Follow instructions on the packaging. Avoid over-fertilizing because this can burn the root system and disrupt hydrangeas from blooming.
How should I mulch around my Pop Star Hydrangea?
The use of mulch can help with moisture retention, moderate soil temperature and provide a clean look in the landscape. When you choose natural mulches, like pine needles or ground hardwood, you also improve your soil by adding organic matter as it breaks down. After planting, add a light layer of wood chips or cypress mulch, about 2 inches deep, around the plant. Be sure to leave a small gap all the way around the stem in the middle of the plant. Mulching too deeply can lead to excess moisture and root rot. And piling mulch directly against the plant stem can lead to insect and disease problems. In autumn, you can tuck fallen oak leaves or more pine needles around the plant for winter protection.
