Hydrangea Endless Summer Original®

Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’

Common Name: Endless Summer® Original Hydrangea

Mature Height and Width:
3–5' tall × 3–5' wide

Growth Habit: Rounded deciduous shrub with moderately upright stems and dense foliage. Broadly mounded form with substantial bloom mass. Reblooming on both old and new wood. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Large, broad ovate leaves with serrated margins; medium to dark green; moderately coarse texture; matte surface.

Flower Description: Large spherical mophead inflorescences composed of densely packed sterile florets. Bloom color ranges from pink to blue depending on soil pH. Flower heads substantial and bold.

Bloom Time: Late spring through summer; reblooming.

Fall Color: Yellow to light bronze, variable and secondary to bloom.

Light Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon protection; performs best in partial sun to light shade in Zones 5–7.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–9

Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation planting; mixed shrub border; mass planting; accent shrub; cottage-style gardens; seasonal focal planting.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Hydrangea macrophylla types may experience browsing in high-pressure deer areas, particularly on tender new growth.