Let’s Dance Hot Stepper™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

Let’s Dance Hot Stepper™ Bigleaf HydrangeaThis hydrangea is hot off the press and ready for your garden! Lets Dance Hot Stepper is the newest bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla serrata) from Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs, featuring massive, gorgeous pink blooms in a compact habit. This hydrangea is also exceptionally cold tolerant, reliably returning year after year even after the frigid winters in zone 4. The amazing flower coverage, tidy habit, and durability will make this

This hydrangea is hot off the press and ready for your garden! Let’s Dance Hot Stepper™ is the newest bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla × serrata) from Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs, featuring massive, gorgeous pink blooms in a compact habit. This hydrangea is also exceptionally cold-tolerant, reliably returning year after year even after the frigid winters in zone 4. The amazing flower coverage, tidy habit, and durability will make this hydrangea a staple in your garden hedge or patio container.

Details:
Name: Hydrangea macrophylla x serrata 'SMNHSC' ppaf, cbraf
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9
Height x width: 3-4’ tall x 3’ wide.
Light: Full sun (6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Soil: Evenly moist but well-drained soils are best. A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended in all areas, all year round.
Pruning: Blooms on old and new wood; do not trim or cut back, but dead wood may be removed in early spring
Water: Average to high water needs. Though big leaf hydrangeas cannot grow in wet soils, they can become drought-stressed readily and should be watered regularly. Plants in full sun and/or warmer climates will need more water than those in less sun and/or cooler areas. 
Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.
Bloom time: Midsummer through fall.
Bloom color: Flower color depends on soil pH; blooms will be a rich purple in acidic conditions and a bright, rich pink in neutral to alkaline sites.
Uses: A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping, it also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers.