Do Nikko Blue Hydrangeas Rebloom?

Bigleaf Hydrangea Varieties
Bigleaf hydrangea is said to be the most popular hydrangea shrub, and the Nikko Blue varietal is one of the most prized of the group. In addition, other popular varieties include: H. macrophylla 'Endless Summer': This varietal is aptly-name, as it's a repeat bloomer throughout the season.

Do Nikko blue hydrangeas bloom every year?

"Nikko Blue" hydrangea blooms lightly on new stems, but the bulk of this classic hydrangea's flowers come from buds set during the previous year. Unless those buds -- and the old stems that hold them -- survive winter and your pruning efforts, the plant loses its heaviest flush of flowers.

Does Nikko blue hydrangea bloom all summer?

This deciduous mop head hydrangea produces gorgeous 4-inch blue blooms all summer long. Blossoms appear throughout the plant and not just on the top like that of other varieties. The flower heads may turn pinker in more alkaline soils.

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