Bloom Calendar
December Blooms
Evergreen structure and subtle seasonal interest for Long Island winter landscapes.
December Focus
December is about structure, light, and evergreen texture. Thoughtful lighting brings the landscape alive.
Featured Plants & Notes
- Boxwood: Formal structure; protect from wind burn.
- Pine: Strong evergreen presence and seasonal color.
- Winterberry: Bright berries and wildlife habitat.
Long Island Care Tips
- Inspect for wind damage after storms.
- Secure outdoor lighting and seasonal accents.
- Continue light debris cleanup as needed.
Maintenance & Watering Guidance
Water evergreens during warm spells and maintain mulch depth for root protection.
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Featured Plants
- Boxwood
- Pine
- Winterberry
Month Care Focus
Inspect for wind damage and maintain mulch depth for root protection.
Suggested Plants for December
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Flowering shrub
Bloom: June - September
Sun: Morning sun, afternoon shade
Water: Consistent moisture; deep weekly watering
Classic Long Island mophead/lacecap hydrangea. Blooms on old wood unless reblooming cultivar.
Blue Summer Hydrangea (Endless Summer line)
Flowering shrub
Bloom: June - October
Sun: Morning sun, filtered afternoon light
Water: Even moisture; never allow prolonged dry-out
Popular reblooming hydrangea often stocked on Long Island. Flower color skews bluer in acidic soil.
Bloomstruck Hydrangea
Flowering shrub
Bloom: June - October
Sun: Morning sun, afternoon shade
Water: Moderate to high during bloom season
Reblooming bigleaf type with stronger stems and improved cold resilience for Northeast gardens.
Summer Crush Hydrangea
Flowering shrub
Bloom: June - September
Sun: Part sun
Water: Consistent moisture with mulch
Compact Endless Summer cultivar, widely used for front foundations and smaller estate beds.
Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
Flowering shrub
Bloom: June - August
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Smooth hydrangea that blooms on new wood. Reliable performer in Long Island residential landscapes.
Limelight Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata)
Flowering shrub / tree form
Bloom: July - October
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate; deep soak weekly during heat
Panicle hydrangea frequently trained as a standard tree form for entry and focal-point planting.
Seasonal Strategy
Align blooms with irrigation and maintenance to keep color peaks synchronized with events and entertaining.