Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive'

Summer Crush® bigleaf hydrangea

Summer Crush® bigleaf hydrangea. Representative plant

Rich raspberry-red or purple mophead flowers create a bold display on a compact, rounded plant. Its small footprint suits border edges and large patio containers. Flowers repeat through the growing season, with their final color influenced by the soil.

At a glance

Sun: Morning sun; afternoon shade
Mature size: 18–36 in. tall × 18–36 in. wide
Water: Even moisture in well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
Bloom: Summer; reblooming selection. Timing varies with weather and overwintered buds.

Sizes & prices

#3Summer Crush Cranberry flowering Endless Summer Hydrangea super bloomer!$39.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Susceptible to browsing; protect where deer are active.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Avoid routine cutting back or fall pruning. Remove winter-killed stems after new leaves reveal live growth.
Flowering wood: Old and new growth.
Flower color: Affected by soil acidity and available aluminum.

Sources & photo credits

Endless Summer Hydrangeas

NC State Extension

Photo: Michele Dorsey Walfred · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Summer Crush® bigleaf hydrangea. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.