Hydrangea Rave®

Let's Dance® Series Big Leaf Hydrangea

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Breathtaking Mophead Blooms
Abundant jewel-toned, violet-purple blossoms glisten in the sunlight. Blooms will be a rich saturated pink color in basic soils. The Let’s Dance® Hydrangea Series raises the bar of reblooming hydrangea with improved vivid flower color and extra attractive foliage. H. Rave® blooms on both old wood and new growth to produce flowers giving resistance to late freezes and an extended bloom season. Perfect for cut or dried flower arrangements. Prefers dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade. Color can be affected by soil pH.

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Breathtaking Mophead Blooms
Abundant jewel-toned, violet-purple blossoms glisten in the sunlight. Blooms will be a rich saturated pink color in basic soils. The Let’s Dance® Hydrangea Series raises the bar of reblooming hydrangea with improved vivid flower color and extra attractive foliage. H. Rave® blooms on both old wood and new growth to produce flowers giving resistance to late freezes and an extended bloom season. Perfect for cut or dried flower arrangements. Prefers dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade. Color can be affected by soil pH.

Code HYRA

Patent PP26,929 'SMNHMSIGMA'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species macrophylla

Height Medium 2-3'

Spacing Plant 2-4' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Long-Blooming
  • Winter Interest
  • Good for Hedge
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Shade Tolerant

Hydrangea General Information

Hydrangea are superb in the border for summer and autumn color. This shade-tolerant shrub is perfect for under trees and in the shadows of buildings. Provides winter interest too if flowers are left on. Great for indoor decorating as their flowers are easily dried. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hydrangea Plant Care

Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Blooms on old and new wood. Can be pinched or pruned while young to build a full-bodied, well-branched plant. May benefit from winter mulch in northern areas. Easiest pruning is to simply remove any dead canes after the hydrangea sprouts in the spring. A slow-release fertilizer recommended for shrubs and trees may be applied once a year. Spread around the drip line of the branches, not the base. Lightly cover the fertilizer with soil to activate and water well.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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