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Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMHMTAU' ( Let's Dance® Blue Jangles®)

Category: Deciduous Shrub • Hydrangea

Discover the compact Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Hydrangea, perfect for shaded gardens with stunning reblooming flowers.

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Mature Height: 2-3 feet

Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Bloom Color: Blue, Pink

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 5-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Hydrangea is a compact, reblooming hydrangea known for its vibrant blue flowers. It thrives in various soil types and is perfect for small gardens or containers.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist soil. Thrives in well-drained, rich soil.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and moderate moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Watering Needs

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells.

Pruning Notes

Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.

Fertilizing Notes

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth.

Common Issues

Watch for pests like aphids and potential issues with powdery mildew in humid conditions.

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Compact sizereblooming flowersblue to pink color change

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate humidity tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for small gardens and containers. Ideal for adding color in shaded areas.

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