Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea)
Color Name: Let's Dance® Blue Jangles®
Blue Jangles Hydrangea stands 1-2' tall with large, rich blue mophead blooms. The very reliable blooms and are held up by its sturdy frame. Blue Jangles is going to naturally be pink, but with a little aluminum sulfate and lower pH soils this variety will easily turn blue. The frilly florets are tightly packed together creating a very full flower. This flowering shrub blooms on both new and old growth, which means more blooms. Grown in full sun to part shade, this hydrangea has shown good wilt resistance. Big Leaf Hydrangeas make for a great cut flower that lasts for days and they also dry really nice for indoor dried floral arrangements. If you are looking for a hydrangea that is a workhorse in the garden, look no further than Blue Jangles.
Growing Tips: Bigleaf hydrangeas benefit from a good layer of shredded bark mulch and afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs (like a rose fertilizer) if leaves start to yellow.
Soil: Moist but well drained soils are best. Bigleaf hydrangeas may wilt in dry soils but also cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will influence flower color.
Pruning: Avoid pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.
Uses: Bigleaf hydrangeas are classic choices for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and seaside plantings. They also make a showy addition to foundation plantings and can be used for low hedges or edging.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Blue Jangles Hydrangea stands 1-2' tall with large, rich blue mophead blooms. The very reliable blooms and are held up by its sturdy frame. Blue Jangles is going to naturally be pink, but with a little aluminum sulfate and lower pH soils this variety will easily turn blue. The frilly florets are tightly packed together creating a very full flower. This flowering shrub blooms on both new and old growth, which means more blooms. Grown in full sun to part shade, this hydrangea has shown good wilt resistance. Big Leaf Hydrangeas make for a great cut flower that lasts for days and they also dry really nice for indoor dried floral arrangements. If you are looking for a hydrangea that is a workhorse in the garden, look no further than Blue Jangles.
Growing Tips: Bigleaf hydrangeas benefit from a good layer of shredded bark mulch and afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs (like a rose fertilizer) if leaves start to yellow.
Soil: Moist but well drained soils are best. Bigleaf hydrangeas may wilt in dry soils but also cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will influence flower color.
Pruning: Avoid pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.
Uses: Bigleaf hydrangeas are classic choices for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and seaside plantings. They also make a showy addition to foundation plantings and can be used for low hedges or edging.
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
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Flower Color: Blue Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 1 to 2 Feet Spread: 2 to 3 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Dried Flower Rebloomer Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Cut Flower or Foilage Border Specimen Plant
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