Endless Summer hydrangea

**"* B* <g*@otherside.com>**

    I ordered Endless Summer hydrangea for my nursery inventory and held 
back 3 of them for my garden. I used what I thought would be a good trial on 
actual garden use here in Southern Indiana. One was transplanted to hot, 
western exposure in poor soil and tree root competition. I have not watered 
after the first year of seeing that it settled in and established a root 
system. Which I do with all transplants. The second two were placed in high 
open shade with protection from the late afternoon sun. Decent soil. All are 
doing great, about 3 1/2 feet in height. They have bloomed from the first 
year on and bloom heavily. Since they bloom on both the old and new wood, 
deer browsing only makes for smaller blooms. Blooming will begin shortly and 
continue into November. Expect creamy white that edges into a hint of green, 
going back to cream before bloom season ends. I think cooler temps while 
blooming tends to produce more lime color. All of my customers have raved 
about their shrubs and the performance.
    One location ... the hot and dry one has companions of 'Fireworks' 
goldenrod and Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana 

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