Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea is a compact reblooming hydrangea that delivers vivid raspberry-red to neon purple blooms all summer long. Part of the Endless Summer® collection, this hardy shrub flowers on both old and new wood, giving you reliable color even after harsh winters or improper pruning. Its lush green foliage and rounded habit make it perfect for foundation plantings, patio containers, cottage gardens, or colorful mixed borders.
Unlike many traditional hydrangeas, Summer Crush® stays naturally compact while producing oversized mophead blooms that can shift in color depending on soil pH—leaning more purple in acidic soils and deeper pink-red in alkaline conditions. This heat-tolerant beauty thrives in morning sun with afternoon shade and provides season-long interest while attracting pollinators to the garden.
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmacfive’
Common Name: Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Sun Requirements: Part sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
Mature Size: 18–36 inches tall and wide
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
Features: Reblooming, compact habit, pollinator-friendly, color-changing blooms, excellent for containers and small gardens
