Hydrangea Endless Summer® Summer Crush® // NEWEST introduction✔, an OUTSTANDING Performer🌼🏡👍

[@CSFAV]

I live in Zone 6a, but for sure the old stems get killed during winter, so last year, I planted a couple of Summer Crush in big pots and brought them into the garage during winter, and the reward is phenomenal. They had so many booms that I couldn't even see the leaves. Now I've been recommending all of my friends to plants Summer Crush in pots! Their compact size also works out perfectly for container planting. 💗💗💗

[@OverdevestNurseries]

That's great to hear, we have been impressed by its performance too.

[@pc0086]

Thank you for sharing the tips, I ordered two pots from QVC, should be delivered soon. I was just thinking which location to put them. I guess I'll keep them in the garage, just changes pots as they grow. Great idea

[@raton_garden]

Nice flowers 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks, and in our trials testing the ability for varieties to bloom on new wood (if the buds on older shoots get killed in winter), this one is emerging as one of the best for this. The trial is ongoing and we haven't completed all our discovery yet, so it is still too early to say definitively, but so far this one is performing very well. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are continuing to bring in stocks of gorgeous plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@marcelafaini3495]

Belleza en su máximo esplendor!❤❤❤

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Absolutely.

[@johnnyshomegarden260]

Great video thank you for sharing. Im zone 9b and starting a new hydrangea garden.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you. You are most welcome. 😄😄😄

[@youdagoob]

I'm in Zone 4b. If you are too, don't waste your money on "Endless" Summer Crush. I had 3 plants that completely died back to the ground after an ideal summer of growing and a typical winter. They came back but only with foliage. There are a couple in the neighborhood that are more well established. However they never get more than a bloom or two. Meanwhile the white-flowered varieties in the neighborhood are going gangbusters. Endless Summer Crush are snake-oil in MN. They look great in the nursery, but are duds in reality. I'll give them one more winter and one more summer to redeem my endless disappointment before I rip them out and plant something good.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Our experience with it here in our region (Zones 5 &6) has been stellar, and if its any consolation, as your plants mature they should (like those in your neighborhood) do a little better. That said, with this type of Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla, which originates in nature from warmer seaside areas in costal southern Japan) we are pushing the boundaries of its ability to flower reliably in these cold areas. If it helps, you might want to consider adding and mounding up a deep layer of mulch around the crown in late autumn and perhaps laying down some evergreen boughs or some other type of insulating material on top to help the base of the previous year's growth survive, this can then be raked back in spring as the new growth emerges. Here in our zones, if these parts of the stems remain alive, the new growth will produce flowers buds - they will be later to flower but at least they flower.

[@TJP2010555]

After planting 3 of these in 4B Minnesota I don’t think we will be buying anymore. They are expensive and very hard to keep happy. Full sun they get scorched even here in MN despite what the label and online resources will tell you. My local nursery gives 1 year warranty on basically all perennials/trees EXCEPT Endless Summer(says a lot). Replaced the full sun spots with Bobo’s and they are much much better! We will see what the summer crush look like next spring, they are hanging on for dear life even after moving to a new spot with shade after 3pm.

[@Rosicrisp]

Found my next hydrangea I especially like that it stays small for compact spaces

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Excellent, we think you are going to enjoy having it. It's a great performer.

[@drewjohnson4673]

What is the blue/purplish plant in the background? Thank you. Mike

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks for watching and posting your question. The plant you are inquiring about is Hydrangea Zorro. Here's a link to another video (also posted here on our channel), that will tell you more about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnu8mmCZftGoeMUsi=eccPlRI6QqsPfxVR This is another example of the quality and types of plants that we deliver (in season), to our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well. And, now that we are in the midst of the main planting season (spring through late Fall) we try to encourage everyone to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/. They are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and that's where you will find all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly throughout the seasons because there will be a steady stream of fresh shipments coming in weekly.

[@ronaprescott4007]

What about pruning these back or if you would like to cut a few to enjoy inside your home? Do you have a video on that?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

They make wonderful cut flowers, you just have to choose the correct time when the flowers are fully formed and mature enough to stand up without wilting. We don't have a video on that yet, but that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@christopherd7922]

Hi. Great video. I have a retainer wall that is 180 degrees. It’s probably 30-40 in circumference with a 3-4 foot mulch bed. Do you think I could put a row of the crush towards the front of the wall maybe 8-10 feet apart and put an original in between them bumped back towards the middle / back. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Ty

[@OverdevestNurseries]

That sounds nice, only suggestion I would make is to perhaps consider some sort of low, growing perennials to the front and in between to carry (and continue) the interest through the seasons and all the way from the ground up to the tops of the plants. Here's a link to our searchable website: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ that will help you start the process. Then you could research via our other videos on this channel or better still, visit some of our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ to see the plants in reality and get advice from your local onsite experts. You could start by checking out some of the little Dianthus, Feathered Friends Ajugas, Cranesbills (hardy geraniums), Nepetas, Sedums etc.

[@Spartacus516]

I know from experience that some varieties of hydrangea struggle in cold weather winter northern climates. Could you please tell me whether the Summer Crush Hydrangea is cold hardy and can do well in New England? Also, my local nurseries do not currently have the Summer Crush in stock. Are there any online nurseries that you could recommend that sell the new Summer Crush variety?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you for your question. Summer Crush should be cold hardy for you, but more importantly it is “remontant” - which means that if the older shoots are killed during the winter, they will usually sprout new growth that will emerge from the base of the plant, and flower later on in the summer, so even after cold winters they are more likely to give you at least some flowers. You see, many of the older varieties of Hydrangea are not "remontant" (do not flower on shoots made in the current year). They grow & flower well by the ocean (i.e. Cape Cod) and milder locations but only flower in colder localities when they are protected. They flower on shoots made the previous year - so the reason many of them struggle, is that these shoots (with the flower buds) are killed during the winter. The winter temperatures get cold enough to kill the tips (and flower buds) and when the plant grows each year, they make lovely growth but seldom flower! So the key for you, will be to try these types. Many of them are featured in our videos, when I am talking about them, listen for the word "remontant" or "flowering on new growth".... Here’s some examples: Bloomstruck & Summer Crush: www.grownbyoverdevest.com/plants/endless-summer-bloomstruck-mophead-hydrangea/ Forever and Ever Together: www.grownbyoverdevest.com/plants/forever-ever-together-mophead-hydrangea/ Cherry Explosion: www.grownbyoverdevest.com/plants/cherry-explosion-lacecap-hydrangea/ We do not sell our plants online (they are too beautiful & precious to put in a box), instead we prefer to work with a network of garden centers that can provide you with valuable support and local insight. Here's a link to a locator: www.grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ and if you put in your zip code, you should be able to find places near you that should be able to help you out. Incidentally, this year (because of the mild winter), many of these older hydrangeas are likely to flower this year! Certainly several in my garden that have not flowered well for years - have buds and will flower this year! Now, to make ABSOLUTELY sure, you get the best from your hydrangeas, here's some extra information and ways that you can get flowers.... I don't know if you have any of the older types but if you do you might like to try to protect the buds on the dormant shoots in winter. There’s two ways you can do this: 1/ You could grow them in a pot and over-winter them indoors in a cool place like a garage, shed or basement - this works well, but try to leave them out as long as you can (it is usually mild up to Christmas), water it a little during the winter (just enough to stop it from drying out). But the tricky part comes in spring. Because the plants start back into soft growth before it is safe to put them outside! So you have to give the plants light, and wean them into a hardy state before they can be safely put outside (when all danger of frost has passed). 2/ You protect the shoots in some way by insulating the stems & flower buds. Many years ago, I used to know a lady who tied old carpets & mats over her hydrangeas in winter. Pretty ugly to look at in winter but it worked! Alternatively, you could employ a method pioneered by one of our customers (Tim Boebel) in upstate NY (which gets cold in winter). He mounds up extra mulch around the crown and covers the taller parts of his plants with straw and evergreen boughs and protects the buds that way. In his book: www.amazon.com/Hydrangeas-North-Getting-Blooms-Climates/dp/1456583468, he describes how to do this. Tim is an extremely nice fellow (and a highly valued customer, that we’ve worked with for many years) and in his book he describes a complicated way to prune and select shoots. It is somewhat confusing to understand, but the principle of building renewal growth and insulating the shoots with flower buds inside the tips - is sound and it works. It is still not very pretty to look at in winter, and the warm, dry place can encourage hibernating rodents (so you ought to consider putting down some bait), but the advantage of this is that in spring you can gradually remove the protecting insulation material and mulch, and you don’t have to go through the difficult task of weaning your plants to outdoors conditions. So, even if you do try Summer Crush or any of the other "remontant" types, I would recommend you mound up extra mulch around their bases each winter, that way you'll protect more of the shoots and increase your chances of getting those precious flowers! Good luck and thank you again for your question. Here's the locator again: www.grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

[@CSFAV]

@@OverdevestNurseries WOW although I wasn't the one asking the question, but really appreciate you taking the time to write such a thorough reply!!! 💗💗💗

[@pc0086]

I was regretted so much when I realized how much I appreciate them, I went back to Home Depot and local nursery around 7/4, they were all gone 😥😥. I finally found them on QVC.com, so I ordered two pots, will be delivered by 10/1. Good luck, and I know they will make me smile and proud next year when they bloom.

[@gus8142]

Hi , can you tell me what zone this summer crush is

[@OverdevestNurseries]

It is rated as being hardy to Zone 4. Here's a link to our website that will give you the information you need: grownbyoverdevest.com/plant/endless-summer-summer-crush-mophead-hydrangea/ Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with fresh new plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@gus8142]

@@OverdevestNurseries thanks have a great day!!!

[@rjayt88]

What color are the flowers in acidic soil?

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Ron, Thanks for your question. Like many red mophead varieties it changes to darker purple shades in acid soil. it is an excellent remontant (flowers on old and new shoots) selection and if you listen in at about the 1.48 minute mark you will hear me describe how it changes color.

[@lonelymountaingarden3570]

Can I get that in india

[@OverdevestNurseries]

We only know about availability here in our Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic US region. You would have to check with your local nurseries