Bigleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMSIGMA' LET'S DANCE RAVE
Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Rave' is an outstanding plant for sunny and shady gardens alike. The huge, 8-10 inch mophead flowers are deep pink maturing to red and blush-white in summer over glossy, deep green foliage. As they age, the flowers take on copper tones in autumn providing season-long color. 'Let's Dance Rave' provides an easy way to enjoy a dramatic, low maintenance shrub. Compact enough for pots, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and responds well to shearing making it perfect for any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Stem Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Pink to blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Alkaline, Well-drained
Fruits:
green Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
To properly care for a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMSIGMA' LET'S DANCE RAVE) it should be watered often and consistently. For the best result, water the plant thoroughly then allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again. This hydrangea prefers to be kept evenly moist. During the summer months, you should water the plant around once a week, in the winter months, water less often. If the potting soil is dry, it is time to water.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMSIGMA' LET'S DANCE RAVE) will do best in an area of the garden with 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day, with shade for part of the day. The exact amount of sunlight it needs will depend on the climate and the season. In the spring and summer, the plant will need at least 4 hours of sunlight; in the autumn and winter, it will fare better with 5 hours or more. Morning sunlight is best, but if the area gets too hot in the afternoon then it should be shaded for part of the day.
pruning
For best results, prune the Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMSIGMA' LET'S DANCE RAVE) each year in late spring after flowering has finished. Prune the shrub to remove dead, damaged, and weak stems. Also prune 1-third of the oldest shoots down to the ground. Pruning will help keep the plant healthy and promote new growth. Don’t worry if you miss a year - the pruning guidelines are meant to be flexible and forgiving.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Bigleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMSIGMA' LET'S DANCE RAVE, also known as bigleaf hydrangea, is usually in July or August.
