Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Arriba' - Bigleaf Hydrangea
🌿 Features
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Bigleaf Hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Arriba'
Flower color: Vibrant pink to purple, in round and generous inflorescences
Mature height: 1.0–1.2 m
Mature width: 1.0–1.2 m
Habit: Bushy, compact, and well-branched, forming a rounded and dense silhouette
Flowering period: June to September, early and reblooming
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade, protected from intense sun
Watering needs: Regular, prefers consistently moist soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, acidic to slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Low, requires regular watering
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in partial shade to full shade in rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage rooting, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and stimulate abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
This vigorous and floriferous shrub offers spectacular and prolonged blooming from early summer until the first frosts. Ideal for beds, borders, and shaded gardens, it brings color and structure to the landscape with moderate maintenance.

