Nursery.ca | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Lovable' – Everbearing hydrangea

Latin name

Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMTB'

Common name

Hydrangea Let's Dance Lovable

Type

Ornamental shrub

Family

Hydrangeaceae

The Let's Dance Lovable hydrangea is a bigleaf hydrangea with a rounded habit, prized for its large, globular inflorescences in rich colors. Its flowers can vary from blue to pink, with purple hues depending on the pH and chemistry of the soil, which gives it a very decorative effect in beds as well as in containers.

This variety is part of the Let's Dance series, known for its reblooming hydrangeas. It blooms on old wood and new wood, which helps to achieve a more reliable and prolonged flowering throughout the summer, especially when the plant is well established and protected from severe cold.

In Quebec, the Let's Dance Lovable hydrangea performs best in a bright location, with morning sun and light afternoon shade. It prefers rich, fresh, well-drained soil, with regular watering during hot periods. Its average size of 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) in height and width makes it easy to integrate into small gardens, foundations, and decorative pots.

Care guide

Care level

Moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Its main asset is its remontant flowering with intense colours, changing from pink to blue or purple depending on the soil, on a compact shrub well suited for small plantings.

It can be used in beds near the house, in flowering borders, in decorative pots, or as an accent shrub in a semi-shaded garden. It pairs very well with fresh-soil perennials and textured foliage, while adding abundant summer blooms.

Container growing

Pot cultivation is well-suited for this hydrangea, provided you use a large, perforated container filled with rich potting soil that retains moisture without staying soggy. Place the pot in partial shade or morning sun, water regularly in summer, and protect the container in winter, as the roots are more exposed to frost than when planted in the ground.

Seasonal care

In spring, wait for new growth before pruning, then remove only dead or damaged stems. Avoid severe pruning, as some of the blooms come from old wood. In summer, maintain regular moisture and remove spent flowers as needed. In autumn, add a good mulch to the base to protect the plant and help it better withstand winter.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 5

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate

Humidity

Medium to high, cool and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Fertilize in spring with a flowering shrub or hydrangea fertilizer.

Soil type

Rich, fresh, well-drained – acidity modulating the colour

Soil pH

Acid to neutral, the color of the flowers varies depending on the pH

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Propagation method

Semi-hardwood cuttings, protected cultivar

Blooming period

Summer

Flower color

Blue or magenta pink depending on the soil

Fruiting

Without ornamental interest

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded, compact, mounded

Height

1 m (3.3 ft)

Width

1 m (3.3 ft)

Growth rate

Moderate

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Hostas, astilbes, ferns, heucheras, hakonechloas

Spacing

90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in)

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.