Botanical profile

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Twist-N-Shout'

Latin name
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Twist-N-Shout'
Common name
Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Twist-N-Shout'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Twist-N-Shout' is one of the first flat-flowered Hydrangeas in the Endless Summer series, combining repeat blooms with a natural look. Its sterile flowers with pink or blue edges encircle a contrasting fertile center, creating a light and vibrant effect. It blooms on old and new wood, ensuring a long flowering season. Its foliage turns red in autumn, adding additional seasonal interest to this adaptable and decorative cultivar.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Abundant in hot weather, soil always fresh
Fertilization
Specific hydrangea fertilizer according to the desired color:

Blue flowers → acidifying fertilizer (7-3-3 or 10-30-10) + aluminum sulfate

Pink flowers → balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) + lime if necessary
Apply in spring, then a second time at the beginning of summer.
Soil type
Humiferous, well-drained, acidic to alkaline (pH influences color)
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Early summer to early fall
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Few capsules.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, dense and rounded port, well structured
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
Medium — steady growth, well-defined rounded shape achieved in 3 to 4 years, requires little pruning to establish structure.
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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