Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea®

Hydrangea x 'USHYDO405'


Size: One Quart
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Price:
Sale price$21.99

Description

Cascade hydrangea growing in a clay pot

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This newest type of hydrangea is simply fabulous! Cascade Hydrangea® earns its name from the unique ability to set flower buds down the entire length of its graceful horizontal stems. The effect is a bit like a garland, swag, or indeed, a cascade of flowers.

This plant created an instant sensation in 2018 when it debuted at the Chelsea Flower Show and earned the prestigious Plant of the Year award under the name Runaway Bride hydrangea. The work of renown plant breeder Ushio Sakazaki, the genius behind the game-changing Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia, it represents the apotheosis of contemporary hydrangea breeding. Here's how to grow it.

Hardiness/climate

Cascade Hydrangea is a hybrid that combines multiple species and varieties to develop the flower power and bud set that makes it so distinctive. As such, its a bit difficult to completely ascertain its cold tolerance. It is currently believed to be hardy in the ground only to USDA zone 6. However, determined gardeners in colder climates can try growing it in a container that can be moved to a cool, bright spot in winter. The spot should be cool enough that the plant does not enter active growth, but protected from prolonged sub-freezing temperatures. 

 

Size

Fairytrail Bride Cascade Hydrangea is equally tall as it is wide, and it develops a strong horizontal presence in the garden. 

Light

Plant Cascade Hydrangeas in sun to part sun. The ideal spot would receive high filtered light all day. 

Soil

The typical moist, well-drained soil is exactly what Cascade Hydrangeas appreciate. Fairytrail Bride has white flowers, which are not impacted by soil chemistry, so whether you grow it in acidic to slightly alkaline soil is not important.

Fertilizer

Powerful bloomers like Cascade Hydrangeas benefit from extra fertilizer to increase bud set and prolong the bloom. We recommend an application of granular rose fertilizer in early spring, then monthly through late June/early July.

Flower Color

The flowers of Fairytrail Bride Cascade Hydrangea are white, and cannot be changed through soil conditions. Fairytrail™ Green has refreshing lime-green flowers starting in spring and won't change with soil acidity. If they are wilting or browning quickly, this typically indicates that the plant has dried out or otherwise experienced water stress.

Pruning

Cascade Hydrangeas primarily bloom on old wood, and should be treated as such - in other words, avoid trimming or cutting them back, though entire branches can be removed to develop the habit or shape you prefer. If flowers persist after winter, they can be traced back to the closest set of buds and snipped off.

Cascade hydrangea problems

Cascade Hydrangea are largely trouble-free; if deer or rabbits are an issue in your yard, however, plants should be protected with netting or a repellent, as both are fond of eating the tender flower buds as they develop and that can remove the flowering ability for the entire season. 

NO RISK 60 DAY GUARANTEE

We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name.

Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. Orders from US are eligible for refund or replacement; Canadian orders are eligible only for refunds. All refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds.

After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience.

Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.

Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.

FALL GUARANTEE – SHIPPING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 – END OF FALL SEASON

Did you receive an order after September 1? If so, it falls under our fall guarantee. We want to ensure your plants establish in your garden and return the following spring. Therefore, the warranty on your plants is extended to May 31 the next year. Ensure you contact us with images, your order number, and a description of the problem before May 31.

OUR ROBUST PLANTS

We ship plants with hefty root systems that outperform smaller plants obtained from other mail-order nurseries.

SHORTAGES/DAMAGES

We take great pride in our packaging.  Please contact us immediately for any damaged boxes or shortages.  (Please note: multiple boxes shipped by Fed Ex might not always arrive the same day)

DORMANT PLANTS

Any plant shipped dormant in the spring is guaranteed to break dormancy even if it takes more than one month. Call us directly if you have any concerns.

PHOTOS

Photos of the plant(s) will be required so that we may provide the best assistance possible

REFUNDS

A plant refund is based on the plant cost less discounts and shipping charges.  Allow up to 2 weeks for processing. We reserve the right to request a return of an item.

PRODUCT CARE

After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for product that is in your care. This includes overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, poor planting, plants beyond their hardiness zone, drought, flooding, etc. Our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may be experiencing. Our goal is that you are successful with our product.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Lauren G.
No blooms

I realize I ordered quart size, but these plants won’t be blooming any time soon. Hopefully next year but not even sure about that.

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Jimmie S.G.
It Didn't Make It!!!!

Regretfully the plant didn't survive the move, was so looking forward to having a beautiful plant, but no such luck.

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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Marilyn F.
Tiny Tuff Stuff Hydrangeas

I ordered four plants this spring and one Fairytail Bride. All plants came well packaged and made the trip quite well. I waited a week to plant as they needed watering. They are now well established. The only complaint I have is the I received Fresca Cascade rather than the cascade that I ordered. I planted it and it did well. However I wanted a white to go within some azaleas in deep shade.

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T.B.
Dual citizenship beds!!!

This fairytail bride hydrangea is planted & she seems to love her space. She is very near a flirty girl false hydrangea vine and part of a moon glow bed as entry to secret garden…
Adjacent I have an allium bed I just added a summer love clematis to add even more height in center… these spaces have spectacular colors as both a future day & night visual for my eyes & my visitors!!!

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Kathleen I.
Fairytrail Bride Cascading Hydrangea

My little plant arrived in good condition.
It was exactly as I expected. I let it rest a couple days, and potted it in a small pot.
It has put on new growth and I’m very excited about having added it to my garden. It’s been really hot lately, so I’ve been keeping it in a mostly shady protected spot. I live growing shrubs from babies, this one will be fun to see grow and develop.

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