Hydrangea macrophylla Lady in Red
£25.00
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notes
A pretty lacecap hydrangea, Lady in Red bears red stems in spring followed by distinctive flattened rosettes consisting of red sterile flowers surrounding pinkish green fertile flowers, which are wonderful for use in flower arrangements.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 4L
- Height and Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x W: 150cm (4ft 11in) in 5-10 years
Features
notes
A pretty lacecap hydrangea, Lady in Red bears red stems in spring followed by distinctive flattened rosettes consisting of red sterile flowers surrounding pinkish green fertile flowers, which are wonderful for use in flower arrangements.
Insights
The most commonly grown form of hydrangea in the garden, Hydrangea macrophylla bears multiple, mophead flowers that comprise tiny, star-shaped blooms, contrasting beautifully with dark green leaves.
Details
- Flowers: July- September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- North, West or East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Cut back in early spring (as it blooms on new wood, the later it is done, the later it will flower)
- For the best red coloured flowers, grow in alkaline soil
- Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten
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