{"product_id":"double-down®-potted-bigleaf-hydrangea","title":"Double Down® Potted Bigleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grf-companion-page\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.grf-companion-page{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#344C3D;background:#FAEFF1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;line-height:1.7}.grf-companion-page h2,.grf-companion-page h3{color:#B8445E;margin-bottom:10px}.grf-hero{background:#F4F3F1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;margin-bottom:24px}.grf-hero h2{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:8px}.grf-tagline{font-size:18px;color:#466245;font-style:italic}.grf-info-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:24px 0}.grf-info-card,.grf-section{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(184,68,94,.08)}.grf-info-card strong{display:block;color:#B8445E;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}.grf-section{margin:22px 0}.grf-icon-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:14px}.grf-icon-card{background:#FAEFF1;border-radius:14px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0}.grf-icon-card .icon{font-size:28px;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}.grf-rose-callout{background:#F4F3F1;border-left:5px solid #E47990;padding:20px;border-radius:14px;margin-top:18px}.grf-list{padding-left:20px}.grf-list li{margin-bottom:8px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Double Down® Bigleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-tagline\"\u003eA beautiful companion plant chosen to mingle gracefully with roses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003eBigleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e3–4 feet apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003eZones 5–9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003ePart Sun \/ Part Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/strong\u003ePink \/ Purple \/ Blue (pH)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest\u003c\/strong\u003eSummer – Fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Down® Bigleaf Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHSME'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a lovely garden companion selected for its ability to enhance the romance, texture, and seasonal beauty of a rose garden. With its compact rounded well-branched habit and unique double mophead blooms in vivid shades of deep pink, purple, or blue depending on soil pH — blooming on both old and new wood from early summer through fall — this reblooming bigleaf hydrangea brings bold drama and charm while helping create a fuller, more layered planting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Down®’s full, double flowers and strong stems create a spectacular display that is equally at home in fresh-cut arrangements or in the garden. Its exceptional hardiness and reliable reblooming habit make it one of the most dependable bigleaf hydrangeas available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially in hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil. Bloom color shifts with pH: pink (alkaline), purple (neutral), blue (acidic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on both old and new wood — prune lightly after flowering if needed. Avoid heavy pruning in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Use acidifying fertilizer to encourage blue or purple blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 5; no special winter protection needed in most climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance with no serious pest or disease issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Down® Bigleaf Hydrangea is a versatile, compact shrub that fits beautifully into a wide range of garden styles and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003eBorder Planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003eCottage Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🦋\u003c\/span\u003ePollinator Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🏡\u003c\/span\u003eFoundation Plantings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e💐\u003c\/span\u003eCutting Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌹\u003c\/span\u003eRose Companions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Double Down® with Roses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Down® pairs beautifully with roses by adding bold color, texture, and extended seasonal interest. Its unique double mophead blooms — in pink, purple, or blue depending on your soil — allow you to tune the color palette to complement your roses. Its compact rounded habit creates a lush foreground that softens the base of rose bushes, and its summer-to-fall bloom season keeps the garden vibrant between rose flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-rose-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrace Rose Farm Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant companions near roses with enough space for airflow and maintenance access. Avoid crowding the crown of the rose, and choose companions that enjoy similar sun, soil, and watering conditions. Adjust soil pH to shift Double Down®’s bloom color toward the hue that best complements your rose varieties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse beside or behind roses for a bold double mophead display in pink, purple, or blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust soil pH to dial in the bloom color that best complements your roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut blooms for dramatic fresh arrangements alongside rose flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose for gardens where reliable reblooming on both old and new wood is a priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 3–4 feet of spacing so the compact rounded habit does not crowd adjacent roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Otto \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon Potted Hydrangea","offer_id":43902237671478,"sku":"001-245598","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/double-down%c2%ae-potted-bigleaf-hydrangea","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}