Re: Endless Summer hydrangea

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Are you describing Limelight? Endless Summer is pink or blue,  
depending on pH.
Carolyn Ulrich
On Jul 3, 2007, at 8:14 PM, Gene Bush wrote:

>     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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