“Endless Summer” is a very special breed of the classic farmer’s hydrangea. It impresses not only with its up to 20 centimeter large, ball-shaped flowers, which bloom from blue to pink depending on the soil conditions, but also with the fact that it blooms on both last year's and this year's shoots.
How do I properly care for the “Endless Summer” hydrangea?
Regular watering and fertilizing is important for the care of the “Endless Summer” hydrangea. For best results, a mineral hydrangea fertilizer should be used. Do not prune the plant except to remove spent flower heads in spring.
How often does the Endless Summer hydrangea need to be watered?
Like all hydrangeas, “Endless Summer” also needs a lot of water and should be watered heavily, especially in sunny locations and when it is dry.
Which fertilizer is best for “Endless Summer”?
Hydrangeas benefit most from the ideal nutrient composition in mineral hydrangea fertilizers, but cattle manure and mature, mixed compost are also ideal.
Can I cultivate the “Endless Summer” farmer’s hydrangea in a pot?
Yes, you can also cultivate “Endless Summer” in a container. However, the planter should be at least as large as two-thirds of the plant.
What do I have to consider when keeping a bucket?
Bottom hydrangeas need to be watered and fertilized regularly, and they should not be left to overwinter outdoors.
How often should the “Endless Summer” farmer’s hydrangea be repotted?
Hydrangeas like “Endless Summer” are repotted into fresh substrate every one to two years.
Is transplanting older, planted specimens a problem?
No, even older hydrangea bushes usually tolerate being moved well.
Can the “Endless Summer” hydrangea be cut back?
“Endless Summer”, like all farmer’s hydrangeas, is not cut back. Only dead inflorescences are cut off in spring.
How do I recognize care errors?
As soon as the leaves and inflorescences seem somehow soft and limp, the plant is lacking water. Leaves turning yellow indicate a nutrient deficiency or soil that is too alkaline.
The plant is covered with a white or gray coating. What is this?
A gray coating that primarily affects the flower buds is usually gray mold. A whitish coating on leaves and shoots indicates an infestation with powdery mildew. In both cases, the affected plant parts must be removed and disposed of immediately.
Is the “Endless Summer” hydrangea hardy?
The farmer's hydrangea “Endless Summer” actually has quite good resistance to cold, but should be protected in winter, especially in unfavorable locations and in cold regions.
Tips & Tricks
“Endless Summer” is not only available as a farmer's hydrangea with ball-shaped flowers, but also as a pink-flowering plate hydrangea. This has the same care properties.
