Early Blue Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla "Early Blue"

Foliage: Bright green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Fruit: N/A
Habit/Form: Upright, rounded
​Uses: Border, accent, foundation, cut flower garden

Zone Hardiness: 4 - 9
Plant Height: 4 ft
Plant Width: 4 ft
Light: Sun/pm shade
​Growth Rate: Medium 

Some varieties of bigleaf hydrangeas including ‘Early Blue’ have the ability to rebloom, meaning that they bloom on old wood as well as new wood, this unique characteristic can help lengthen the bloom time substantially. The violet blue shade of this Hydrangea is perfect. The flowers open in midsummer a pale blue with green centers and age to a deep and vibrant violet in the fall. As with most, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’ is sensitive to the pH of your soil. If your goal is to have bright blue blooms, you will want to make sure your soil is acidic! If you have alkaline soil and your ‘Early Blue’ hydrangeas are blooming in a shade of pink you are in luck. The compact nature makes it easy to add this variety into any part of your garden. You can easy add it as a lower growing border along a walkway.