Landscapes, perennial gardens, low hedges - essentially anywhere you need some summer color.

Soil and exposure: Should be planted in moist but well-drained soil - cannot tolerate wet conditions. It's a good idea to have a 2-3" layer of mulch in all climates, especially for a zone 4 hydrangea. Plant with at least some sun each day; the hotter your climate, the more shade this compact hydrangea shrub can withstand.

Pruning: Cannot be pruned at any point in the year without negatively impacting the flowering of Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea. As such, it's best to avoid pruning this compact hydrangea shrub altogether. If portions of the plant were damaged from winter weather, they can be removed in spring when it is clear where the new growth is emerging.

Fertilizing: The key to getting Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea to produce new-wood flower buds is to keep them growing vigorously all summer. Hence, fertilizer can be beneficial for this zone 4 hydrangea. Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring, when the ground has thawed, and again in late spring. Never fertilize after late July; that can interfere with the plant going dormant.

Color: The "default" color tends to be pink, and that is the color they will display in neutral (pH 7.0) or higher soil. The soil must be acidic (at least 6.5 or so) for the blue color to develop, making this a true color changing hydrangea and aluminum, a naturally occurring soil mineral, must be present. If you are not satisfied with the flower color in your yard, get a soil test so that you know exactly what must be changed for your Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea. We do not recommend applying any kind of treatment "just in case" - that's a waste of time and money, and could potentially lead to pollution or create inhospitable conditions in the soil.