Why Plant Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea?
Providing one of the most spectacular summer color rides, the Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea produces blooms that take you on a thrilling journey all season long! The large blooms first open to a lime-green color - not unlike the newly returned lime Skittle! They then transition to hot pink before settling nicely into sweet shade of red. Keep in mind that while the pinks and reds appear, the green remains - creating a gorgeous bicolor swirling bloom to dazzle all summer long! The extra large, deep green leaves turn a bright orange with hints of red and yellow, extending the season of interest past when the blooms have faded! This is one ride you don't want to miss - plant your Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea today and enjoy the ride!
Native to China and Japan, the Hydrangea macrophylla was introduced to Europe and America in the 1800s and has since grown in popularity. The Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea comes to us from The Netherlands, specifically, Horteve Breeding and their head breeder, Cornelius Pieter Eveleens. Corneluis took two varieties of his own hydrangeas and crossed them, collecting the seed when ready. From there, he waited patiently to see the fruits of his labor until he noticed a standout in the bunch. In 2016, the Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea was officially patented and trademarked and has been taking the public on a wild ride since!
How to use Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea in the landscape?
With its sturdy stems, the Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea is an excellent addition to your cut flower garden! It also creates a wonderful low hedge or foundation plant due to its rounded habit. Or simply plant it near your back patio or pool - somewhere you'll be able to enjoy the sensational swirling colors all season long!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
How To Plant Tilt-A-Swirl® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Tilt-A-Swirl® Big Leaf Hydrangea grow best when they get full sun for part of the day and shade the balance of the day. Up north, where the summers are cooler they like full sun for up to six hours each day. As you move south, where the summer sun is more intense, the less direct sun is desired. In Zone 8, consider two hours of full direct sun as ideal.
How To Water
The Tilt-A-Swirl® Big Leaf Hydrangea love consistent moisture and will often have droopy leaves when not watered enough. Deeply water your Hydrangea three times a week to encourage root growth.
How To Fertilize
Fertilizing this Bigleaf is done once a season as the new foliage emerges in the spring, we recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food for that springtime boost!
How To Prune
The Tilt-A-Swirl® Big Leaf Hydrangea blooms on new and old wood - so pruning won't deter flowering. Pruning will encourage a bushier growth habit!
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
