{"product_id":"lets-dance-blue-jangles-bigleaf-hydrangea","title":"Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-essentials--title ProductHeading__title\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/PWCCFullColorTransparent_240x240.png?v=1696002318\" alt=\"Almanac Planting Co: Proven Winners ColorChoice logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, edging, foundation plantings, containers, small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most compact blue hydrangea on the market, reaching just 1 to 2 feet tall. Reblooms on both old and new wood for continuous mophead flowers from early summer into fall. Sturdy stems hold blooms upright on the compact frame, and the tight habit fits spaces where standard hydrangeas would overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounding, Rounded — tight, compact dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue or Pink (varies with soil pH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s Dance® Blue Jangles® solves a problem every hydrangea lover knows: finding a blue mophead that actually fits in a small space. At just 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, it is the most compact blue hydrangea available, delivering the same petal-packed flower clusters and reblooming performance of its larger relatives in a fraction of the footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large mophead blooms appear in early summer and continue into fall, fueled by the plant’s ability to flower on both old and new wood. In acidic soils, the blooms are a rich, vibrant blue; in neutral to alkaline conditions, they shift to saturated pink. Either way, the color is vivid and deeply saturated, not the washed-out tones that sometimes appear on less vigorous reblooming hydrangeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tight, compact habit makes Blue Jangles® ideal for the front of borders, along walkways, in containers, and in small garden spaces where a standard 4 to 6 foot hydrangea would be out of scale. Sturdy stems keep the blooms upright even on this diminutive frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade for best results, especially in warmer zones. In cooler climates, more sun is tolerated with consistent moisture. Blue Jangles® prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch year-round to keep roots cool and retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly — bigleaf hydrangeas are sensitive to drought and will show stress quickly in dry conditions. Fertilize once in spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e if desired. To encourage blue blooms, amend the soil with aluminum sulfate; for pink blooms, add garden lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid pruning except to remove obviously dead wood in early spring. Although Blue Jangles® blooms on both old and new wood, pruning reduces overall flower count. The compact habit stays tidy naturally without shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Jangles® reaches just 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, making it the most compact blue hydrangea currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Let’s Dance® Blue Jangles® Bigleaf Hydrangea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘SMHMTAU’ (PP27035). It is also known as French hydrangea, florist’s hydrangea, or mophead hydrangea. It is part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Blue Jangles® different from other bigleaf hydrangeas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Jangles® is the most compact blue hydrangea on the market. Standard bigleaf hydrangeas reach 3 to 6 feet; Blue Jangles® stays at just 1 to 2 feet tall. Despite its small size, it produces full-sized mophead flowers with the same vivid color saturation as larger varieties. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/proven-winners\"\u003eProven Winners®\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Blue Jangles® be grown in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact size makes it one of the best hydrangeas for container growing. Use a quality potting mix, maintain consistent moisture, and provide morning sun with afternoon shade. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes soil pH affect the flower color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In acidic soils with available aluminum, blooms will be blue. In neutral to alkaline soils, they will be pink. You can adjust color by amending the soil with aluminum sulfate (for blue) or garden lime (for pink). 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