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Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

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Your plants are guaranteed to arrive happy & healthy with our 1 Year Warranty. Your order will arrive healthy and stay healthy while they adapt to your climate. If your tree arrives damaged or dies within 30 days, we'll replace it for free. If it dies after 30 days, but before 1 year, we will replace it for just 50% of the current price.

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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

Planting Instructions for Frill Ride Hydrangea

  1. Choosing the Right Location: Plant Frill Ride Hydrangea in USDA zones 5 through 9 in partial sun to partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal, keeping the blooms vivid while protecting the large leaves from wilting and scorching. Avoid deep shade, which reduces flowering. It stays a compact 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.
  2. Soil Preparation: Provide well-draining, rich soil with added organic matter such as compost. Test your soil pH before planting, since it controls bloom color: acidic soil produces rich blue flowers, while alkaline soil produces bright pink.
  3. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, setting the top of the root ball level with the soil. Space plants about 2 to 3 feet apart in borders or foundation beds so each has room to form a full, rounded mound.
  4. Mulching and First Watering: Water deeply right after planting. Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch to help hold moisture and keep roots cool, leaving a small gap around the stems.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather. Bigleaf hydrangeas wilt quickly when dry, so water deeply at the base a few times a week in summer. Containers dry out even faster and need frequent checks.
  2. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage vigorous growth and blooms. To push flowers toward blue, use a soil acidifier or aluminum sulfate; for pink, add garden lime. Color changes take a season or more to show.
  3. Pest and Disease Monitoring: Watch for aphids on new growth and leaf spot or powdery mildew in humid weather. Water at the base, avoid wetting the leaves late in the day, and give plants room for airflow to limit disease.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Pruning: Prune lightly right after blooming. Because Frill Ride flowers on both old and new wood, avoid heavy pruning in early spring, which would remove developing buds. Simply remove dead stems in spring and deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
  2. Winter Care: In the colder end of its range, spread a layer of mulch over the root zone in late fall to help protect the crown. Even if a harsh winter damages old stems, new growth can still flower that same season.
  3. Growing in Containers: Its compact size makes it perfect for containers on patios and balconies. Use a pot with drainage holes and rich, well-draining potting mix, and water often in hot weather. In zone 5, move pots to an unheated garage or sheltered spot for winter.

Additional Tips for Growing Frill Ride Hydrangea

  1. Rebloom and Deadheading: Frill Ride blooms from early summer through fall. Snip spent flower heads just above a healthy pair of leaves to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh blooms.
  2. Cut Flowers: The deeply ruffled, frilly blooms make long-lasting cut flowers. Cut stems in the cool morning and place them in water right away.
  3. Pet Safety: Hydrangeas, including Frill Ride, are considered toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Plant it where pets will not graze, and contact your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten any.
What Customers say about the Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea:

The Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea thrives in Zones 5-9

Growing Zones for the Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-9
Mature Height 2-3 ft.
Mature Width 2-3 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Partial Sun
Botanical Name Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomabavi‘

Plants that Make a Difference

For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

  • 20+ Years Experience

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Full view of the frill ride reblooming hydrangea plant in shaded a mulch bed.

Beware- not all Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangeas are the same.

Be sure to get superior hydrangeas, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" hydrangeas to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangeas in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth and blooms!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall hydrangeas in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" shrub, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy shrub.

Red hydrangea frill ride reblooming flowering shrub in a nursery planter on white background.

Frill Ride® is a compact reblooming mophead with ruffled, frilly-edged petals that set it apart from classic hydrangeas.

  • Deeply ruffled, frilly blooms for a one-of-a-kind look
  • Reblooms on old and new wood from early summer through fall
  • Choose your color: rich blue in acidic soil, bright pink in alkaline soil
  • Compact size: just 2-3 ft. tall and wide, with sturdy stems- hardy in zones 5-9

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure plants including the pot and roots, so the plant you receive is much smaller than you expected. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!
Frill ride reblooming hydrangea plant with ph adjusted to give blue and purple flowers growing in a mulch bed near stairs.

You Want Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangeas Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship small, weak hydrangeas grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" plants struggle after planting and can take seasons to put on a real flower show.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangeas, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means they settle in quickly and start giving you big, frilly blooms sooner.

Read more about the Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

Frill Ride® Hydrangea- A Showstopping, Frilly Mophead

The Frill Ride® Hydrangea is a compact, reblooming bigleaf hydrangea with dramatically ruffled, frilly-edged petals that set it apart from traditional mophead varieties. Its lush, rounded blooms burst into vivid pink or rich blue hues, depending on soil pH, delivering long-lasting color from summer through fall. Sturdy stems support the large flower heads, ensuring an elegant display in garden beds, borders, and containers.

If you're searching for a low-maintenance yet high-impact hydrangea, Frill Ride® is an excellent choice—especially for those who love unique, bold flowers with exceptional garden performance.

Key Features

  • Distinctive Frilly Petals – Unlike classic mophead hydrangeas, Frill Ride® boasts deeply ruffled and textured blooms, creating a one-of-a-kind floral display.
  • Vibrant, Color-Changing Blooms – Flowers shift from bright pink in alkaline soil to rich blue in acidic soil, allowing for customizable garden aesthetics.
  • Compact & Versatile – At just 2-3 feet tall and wide, this hydrangea fits beautifully in smaller gardens, urban landscapes, and decorative containers.
  • Strong, Upright Stems – Unlike some older hydrangea varieties that droop under heavy blooms, Frill Ride™ features sturdy, supportive stems for a well-structured look.
  • Reblooming Performance – Blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring continuous flowering from early summer through fall for an extended season of color.
  • Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant – Performs well in USDA Zones 5-9, withstanding cooler temperatures while thriving in warm, humid climates.

How Does Frill Ride™ Compare to Other Hydrangeas?

The Frill Ride™ Hydrangea stands out with its deeply ruffled, frilly petals, creating a unique and textured floral display. Its vibrant, color-changing blooms shift from bright pink to rich blue depending on soil pH, offering dynamic beauty throughout the season. With a compact growth habit of just 2-3 feet, it fits well in small gardens and containers while maintaining strong, upright stems that support its large, eye-catching flowers. As a reblooming variety, it continuously produces blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring a long-lasting show from early summer through fall. Perfect for gardeners looking for a distinctive, easy-care hydrangea with striking, long-lasting color.

Where to Use Frill Ride™ Hydrangea

  • Garden Beds & Borders – A stunning focal point or accent plant in mixed borders.
  • Container Gardens – Perfect for patios, balconies, or small-space gardening.
  • Foundation Planting – Adds color and elegance near walkways and entryways.
  • Cut Flower Arrangements – Long-lasting, frilly blooms make exceptional floral displays indoors.

Care Tips for Best Performance

  • Light: Partial sun to partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal).
  • Soil: Well-draining, rich soil with added organic matter. Adjust soil pH to control bloom color.
  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.
  • Pruning: Light pruning after blooming. Since it blooms on old and new wood, avoid heavy pruning in early spring.
  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage vigorous growth and blooms.

The Frill Ride™ Hydrangea is the ideal choice for gardeners who want eye-catching, frilly blooms, a compact growth habit, and reliable reblooming performance. Whether you're creating a vibrant landscape, adding charm to a patio garden, or looking for a standout cut flower, Frill Ride™ delivers unmatched beauty and ease of care.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Frill Ride® Reblooming Hydrangea

How big does Frill Ride Hydrangea get?

Frill Ride Hydrangea is compact, growing just 2 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. That tidy size fits smaller gardens, urban landscapes, front borders, and decorative containers, while its sturdy, upright stems hold the large frilly blooms without flopping.

How do I make Frill Ride Hydrangea blue or pink?

Frill Ride Hydrangea blooms change color with soil pH. Acidic soil produces rich blue flowers, while alkaline soil produces bright pink. To encourage blue, lower pH with a soil acidifier or aluminum sulfate; to encourage pink, raise pH with garden lime. Changes take a season or more to show.

Does Frill Ride Hydrangea rebloom?

Yes, Frill Ride Hydrangea is a reblooming bigleaf hydrangea that flowers on both old and new wood. That means it produces blooms from early summer through fall, and even after a harsh winter damages old stems, new growth can still flower that same season.

What makes Frill Ride Hydrangea flowers unique?

Frill Ride Hydrangea flowers have deeply ruffled, frilly-edged petals that set them apart from traditional mophead hydrangeas. The lush, rounded blooms create a textured, one-of-a-kind display in the garden, and they make long-lasting, eye-catching cut flowers for indoor arrangements. Each flower head is full and lush.

How much sun does Frill Ride Hydrangea need?

Frill Ride Hydrangea grows best in partial sun to partial shade, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade. That light keeps the blooms vivid while protecting the large leaves from wilting and scorching during hot afternoons. Too much deep shade can reduce flowering.

When should I prune Frill Ride Hydrangea?

Prune Frill Ride Hydrangea lightly right after blooming. Because it flowers on both old and new wood, avoid heavy pruning in early spring, which would remove developing flower buds. Simply remove dead stems in spring and deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

What zones does Frill Ride Hydrangea grow in?

Frill Ride Hydrangea grows in USDA zones 5 through 9. It withstands cooler winters while also thriving in warm, humid climates. In the colder end of its range, a layer of mulch over the root zone in late fall helps protect the crown.

Can Frill Ride Hydrangea grow in a pot?

Yes, Frill Ride Hydrangea's compact 2 to 3 foot size makes it perfect for containers on patios and balconies. Use a pot with drainage holes and rich, well-draining potting mix. Container hydrangeas dry out quickly, so water often, especially in hot weather.

How often should I water Frill Ride Hydrangea?

Keep Frill Ride Hydrangea's soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather. Bigleaf hydrangeas wilt quickly when dry, so water deeply at the base a few times a week in summer. Rich soil with added organic matter and a layer of mulch help hold moisture.

Is Frill Ride Hydrangea toxic to dogs and cats?

Yes, hydrangeas, including Frill Ride, are considered toxic to dogs and cats if eaten. Chewing the leaves, buds, or flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Plant it where pets will not graze, and contact your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten any.
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