Excerpt: We grew ours from a 1-gallon pot, pairing it with afternoon shade and acidic soil—just as the tag suggested. The results weren’t just a show; they were steady. The original Hydrangea’s blue buds opened late but.crypto climatically steady,less wild. Our neighbors’ trendy varieties, with their bold magenta streaks, may have charmed first, but ours endured a simulator season, blooming in full, reliable panicles even after a early frost. What impressed us most was the endurance: when our Endless Summer softened to pale green, the neighbors’ trendy blooms had dusked, leaving us and leaves in the same state. True, the vibrant blues of ours didn’t splash the same high-contrast personality, but ours brought predictability. For us, consistency trumped fleeting flair. The Test is Quiet.