Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer Bloomstar

The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer Bloomstar' is a plant known for its perpetual flowering. It's part of the Endless Summer series and has plump, spherical flowers that start bright pink and turn raspberry pink. In acidic soil, the flowers can sometimes turn blue. The flowers have a classic look and are very fresh. Towards the end of summer, the plant's foliage turns red, becoming more vibrant until it falls. This variety of hydrangea is exceptional because it can produce flowers on both one-year-old wood and the current year's growth. 'Bloomstar' will bloom from the beginning of summer until October, regardless of where it is planted.

The 'Endless Summer Bloomstar' is a type of Hydrangea macrophylla belonging to the Hydrangea family and native to China and Japan. This shrub is part of a series of selectively bred varieties known for their exceptional ability to flower repeatedly throughout the season on both one-year-old and new branches. The shrub is hardy with a bushy and rounded habit, growing up to 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) in all directions. From June to October, the tiny flowers bloom in dense clusters, forming large pompoms of pink in neutral soil, blue in acidic soil, or soil rich in aluminium sulphate, then gradually fading into a paper-like texture. The flowers renew themselves tirelessly until the foliage turns into beautiful autumn colours. The colours are even more spectacular when the shrub receives direct sunlight. During the summer, the flowering is accompanied by deciduous dark green foliage. The leaves are opposite, simple, ovate to elliptical, and taper to a point, with a minimum length of ten centimetres.
 
Hydrangeas are resilient and dependable plants that can flourish and bloom for several years in a garden. Known for their exceptional hardiness, these shrubs are popular for brightening up the north side of a house. They can thrive in flower beds or hedges, but they truly deserve a prime location near the terrace or entrance, where their beauty can be fully appreciated. Although these plants do not tolerate limestone, they are not restricted to heathland areas. You can mix them with Magellan fuchsias or the unusual Fuchsia hatschbachii, a climbing species, along with annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their rounded silhouette. You can enjoy their stunning flowers for an extended period, either in the garden or as part of a bouquet at home.