{"product_id":"lets-dance-hot-stepper-hydrangea","title":"Let's Dance Hot Stepper® Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Let's Dance Hot Stepper® Hydrangea if you want a full-flowering rebloomer for a border or cut-flower garden; the tradeoff is that it needs consistent moisture and flower color depends on soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation and entry beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning sun or protected afternoon exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer flowers and cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy deer routes without protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want wide flower heads cover much of the foliage through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can water during dry stretches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want flowers on both old and new wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need an evergreen screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want guaranteed blue flowers without managing soil pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe planting area stays dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe summer flower display gives a visible bed a clear focal point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt establishes at a useful pace when moisture is kept consistent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering and soil chemistry matter, but routine pruning should be light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts measured habit fits foundation beds and smaller borders well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is deciduous and too low to provide meaningful privacy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend this for a protected bed with morning sun, mulch, and dependable summer watering. 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