when it first came out was a skeptic-but as you say it is outstanding for vigor and bloom

It was a dud in my zone...all three. They had severe dieback after what I'd call a light late season freeze. Very disappointing since they were in such a perfect spot. Up near the house with east exposure. It doesn't get any better than that for a fou fou plant.

I might try another one at some point just because I love Hydrangeas so much, at least paniculatas.

Do you get good fall color on this plant?

How about some pics of these awesome plants?

I agree...a wonderful plant. They were awesome for me in my yard in Minneapolis (since moved). No...they don't get fall color. Hard freezes almost always come here too early for any macrophylla. The leaves freeze and fall off. T&S bloomed as reliably as the Originals, but were much more tolerant of sun and drier conditions than original.

Mine had a deep burgundy fall color. The 3' shrub (all three) died to the ground. I just didn't have the patience for that.

Boy, I sure haven't seen you post in awhile!

Would love to see a picture if you have one. I have two T&S, one does great. Looking lush and full of blooms. The 2nd I recently transplanted to see if a different siting would help it's feeble attempts at growth.

Would love to see a picture if you have one. I have two T&S, one does great. Looking lush and full of blooms. The 2nd I recently transplanted to see if a different siting would help it's feeble attempts at growth.

Got 3 T&S for Mom's Day last season w/ tons of nursery produced blooms but produced new blossoms after typical/initial reactions ~ is definitely a show stopper ~ now settled in sites. 1 was moved in the Fall to better exposure is catching up w/ the sisters.

Will pay atten. to Fall colors this season & try to post pix!!!

This year got 2 Let's Dance-Starlight - going thru the typical adjustments ~ will compare w/ T&S later!

Got 3 T&S for Mom's Day last season w/ tons of nursery produced blooms but produced new blossoms after typical/initial reactions ~ is definitely a show stopper ~ now settled in sites. 1 was moved in the Fall to better exposure is catching up w/ the sisters.

Will pay atten. to Fall colors this season & try to post pix!!!

This year got 2 Let's Dance-Starlight - going thru the typical adjustments ~ will compare w/ T&S later!

Whaas maybe you got a bad batch? They grow like a weed in my yard and turn a deep burgundy in Fall. All started from small cuttings & are now nearly full grown.

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

I do like it....but not as much as momplus1 does...LOL