Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Together’ – Endless Summer Colour and Charm
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Together’ is a stunning, compact hydrangea prized for its large, long-lasting mophead blooms that appear in shades of pink, blue, or purple, depending on soil pH. Its tidy form and generous flowering make it perfect for borders, containers, or feature planting.
Elegant and easy to grow, ‘Together’ brings continuous summer colour and refined structure to gardens of any size.
Why Grow Hydrangea ‘Together’?
1. Spectacular Long-Lasting Blooms
Produces large mophead flowers from early summer to autumn, maintaining their colour and form beautifully.
2. Colour-Changing Petals
In acidic soils, flowers turn vivid blue; in alkaline soils, they become rich pink or mauve, allowing for natural variation and charm.
3. Compact & Bushy Growth
Forms a dense, rounded shrub, ideal for pots, small gardens, and border fronts.
4. Long Season of Interest
Blooms persist for months, with spent flowers drying attractively for winter texture.
5. Hardy & Low-Maintenance
Robust, frost-tolerant, and easy to care for with minimal pruning.
How to Grow Hydrangea ‘Together’
Position:
Thrives in partial shade, though morning sun and afternoon shade give best results.
Soil:
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Adjust pH to control flower colour (acidic for blue, alkaline for pink).
Watering:
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather or containers.
Pruning:
Remove old flower heads in spring; minimal pruning needed to retain shape.
Growth Habit:
Deciduous shrub with rounded form. Typically reaches 1–1.2 m high and wide at maturity.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy across the UK (H5). Protect young shoots from late frosts.
Design Ideas
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Ideal for containers, courtyards, or shaded patios.
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Use in mixed borders for bold summer colour and texture.
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Combine with ferns, hostas, or astilbes for a lush woodland effect.
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Perfect as a gift plant or accent feature near seating areas.
Final Thought
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Together’ delivers months of vibrant, ever-changing blooms on a neat, compact plant. Hardy, easy to maintain, and endlessly elegant, it’s a superb choice for adding lasting colour and refinement to shaded or semi-shaded gardens.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.