{"product_id":"lets-dance-blue-jangles-hydrangea","title":"Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact, Vivid-Blue Reblooming Mophead for Sheltered Minnesota Beds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's Dance Blue Jangles (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a compact reblooming bigleaf hydrangea prized for unusually vivid blue mopheads (or rich pink in alkaline soil). It flowers on both old and new wood, so it can still bloom after a Minnesota winter knocks the stems back. At the cold edge of its range here, it does best in a sheltered, part-shade spot. Whether you're tucking it into a protected foundation bed in Edina, a courtyard in Woodbury, or a patio container in Maple Grove — Blue Jangles brings bold mophead color to sheltered zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'SMHMTAU'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, Let's Dance Blue Jangles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — compact, rounded habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Minnesota; protect from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high. Needs consistent moisture — bigleaf hydrangeas wilt quickly when dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; reblooms on new wood, plant in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-draining. Acidic soil yields vivid blue; alkaline (typical MN clay) yields pink.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — glossy green leaves; dies back in winter, especially old wood in cold years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt its cold edge here. Old-wood buds can be killed in a hard winter, but it reblooms on new wood. Mulch the crown and site it in a protected microclimate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot deer-resistant — protect from browsing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact mophead heads, vivid blue or pink by soil pH, summer into fall, reblooming on old and new wood.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall, protected part-shade beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size suits a small foundation pocket, a courtyard, or the front of a sheltered part-shade bed in Edina or Minnetonka where snow protects the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainers for blue blooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large container is the easiest way to get vivid blue — control the soil pH and move it to a protected spot for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe classic mophead color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew hydrangeas match Blue Jangles for blue intensity in acidic soil; in alkaline clay it shows a rich pink instead, with reblooming flowers all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the best window for this marginal shrub, giving it a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly fall (late August–mid September) also works if you plant early enough for 6–8 weeks of root growth before ground freeze, then mulch heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting and never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sheltered, part-shade spot — morning sun, afternoon shade, out of harsh wind, where snow collects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil plus 20–30% compost; rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil is best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor blue flowers, amend with aluminum sulfate or elemental sulfur; for pink, leave alkaline clay as-is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin and keep the soil consistently moist — this plant wilts fast when dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 3–4 inches for winter protection, kept off the stems. Don't cut back old wood in fall or spring — leave it to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow — keep evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 2–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 3–5 days; never let it wilt, especially in summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigleaf hydrangeas are the thirstiest hydrangeas — water deeply during dry spells and summer heat. Consistent moisture is the key to good bloom and avoiding midday wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrip keeps bigleaf hydrangeas evenly moist — place emitters 10–15 inches from the crown for this compact plant. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Blue Jangles bloom in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can — it reblooms on new wood, so it flowers even after a hard winter kills the old stems, though bloom is later and best in a sheltered, well-mulched spot. Panicle hydrangeas are more foolproof for guaranteed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it blue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil acidic with aluminum sulfate, or grow it in a container with an acidic mix. In Minnesota's alkaline clay it will shift toward pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it stay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 1–3 feet — one of the more compact bigleafs, good for small beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid hard pruning — leave the old stems for early buds and remove only dead wood in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Dance Rhythmic Blue — a slightly larger reblooming blue mophead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndless Summer The Original — the reblooming bigleaf bred for cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Let's Dance Blue Jangles Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an edging run or small mass in a sheltered bed, set plants on 2.5-foot centers (mature spread 2–3 ft):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants at 2.5 ft spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trio on 2.5-foot centers makes a convincing drift of blue; a single plant suits a 3-foot foundation pocket or — the easiest route to true blue here — one large patio container with an acidic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's Dance Blue Jangles Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the last shrubs to wake — bare stems into late May are normal. Resist pruning until June, then remove only the wood that never leafs out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact mopheads open vivid blue in acidic soil (rich pink in alkaline clay) and keep coming on new wood; never let the root zone go dry — it wilts fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebloom continues until frost. After leaf drop, mound 3–4 inches of leaf mulch over the crown — in zone 4b that blanket is the difference between a few flowers and a full show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems may die back in a hard winter — expected, not fatal. Snow cover over the mulched crown protects the new-wood buds that carry next summer's bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-dance-rhythmic-blue-hydrangea\"\u003eLet's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — the body's own pick: a slightly larger reblooming blue mophead behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/endless-summer-original-hydrangea\"\u003eEndless Summer The Original Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — the cold-climate reblooming classic the body recommends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-dance-arriba-hydrangea\"\u003eLet's Dance Arriba Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — pink-purple sibling for a pH-proof color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/limelight-hydrangea\"\u003eLimelight Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — the foolproof panicle the body's own FAQ suggests for guaranteed bloom insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Let's Dance Blue Jangles Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Blue Jangles if you have a sheltered, morning-sun pocket — a courtyard, east foundation, or spot where snow piles up — plus the willingness to mulch each fall and keep the soil evenly moist; in return you get the truest blue mophead the store carries (in acidic soil or a container). Not a fit for exposed, windswept beds, dry sites, or deer country without protection — it's marginal in zone 4b and not deer-resistant, so siting is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312875524401,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/lets-dance-blue-jangles-hydrangea.jpg?v=1779596780","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/lets-dance-blue-jangles-hydrangea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}