Seaside Serenade Crystal Cove Hydrangea

Seaside Serenade Crystal Cove Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'CAMFRE29')

Seaside Serenade Crystal Cove is a compact reblooming lacecap hydrangea with frilly flowers edged deep purple blue in acidic soils or deep pink in neutral to alkaline soils. Sturdy stems and dense foliage provide a tidy, long-season display in borders and containers.

Distinctive Features

Reblooming habit extends color through summer, with flower edges deepening as blooms age. Tough, cut-worthy stems and clean foliage enhance garden and vase performance.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid hot, reflected exposures.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, humus-rich soil; bloom edge color varies with pH and aluminum availability.
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during bud and bloom; do not allow prolonged dryness.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 2 to 3 ft tall and 2 to 3 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Frilly lacecap heads with shifting edge color create a refined seasonal centerpiece.
• Foundation Planting: Compact habit fits under windows and along paths.
• Mixed Borders: Pairs with hostas, ferns, and summer perennials.
• Containers: Performs in large pots with consistent moisture and shade.
• Cut Flowers: Durable stems and long-lasting heads suit fresh arrangements.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly in summer; mulch to keep roots cool and moist.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after the first flush to shape and remove spent heads; avoid heavy spring cuts that remove buds.
• Fertilizing: Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer; for cooler edge tones maintain acidity and aluminum, for warmer tones apply garden lime where appropriate.
• Mulching: Maintain a 2 inch organic mulch, keeping it off stems.
• Notes: Protect swelling buds from late frosts and provide afternoon shade in hot climates to preserve flower quality.

Why Choose Seaside Serenade Crystal Cove Bigleaf Hydrangea?

• Reblooming Color: Early and repeat flowers extend the season.
• Edge Drama: Deep purple blue or pink margins shift with soil chemistry.
• Compact Form: Full impact on a small footprint.
• Sturdy Stems: Non-flopping framework supports large heads.
• Cut-Flower Ready: Long-lasting blooms for indoor display.

Provide morning sun, afternoon shade, steady moisture, and light post-bloom grooming to maintain dense growth and abundant, color-shifting lacecaps all season.