Hydrangea macrophylla Hot Red Purple, 3L
A compact, mop head hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla Hot Red Purple adds vibrant colour to the border or a bold accent when placed in a container on the terrace. The green serrated leaves complement the large flower heads, that emerge in a delicate pink colour, before deepening into a rich red/purple.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (3ft 11in) x 120cm (3ft 11in)
Features
A compact, mop head hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla Hot Red Purple adds vibrant colour to the border or a bold accent when placed in a container on the terrace. The green serrated leaves complement the large flower heads, that emerge in a delicate pink colour, before deepening into a rich red/purple.
Highly versatile, Hot Red Purple is happy in partial shade and requires little maintenance.
- Flowers: June – September
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Partial shade
- North, West or East aspects
- Sheltered
- Prune with care – it is advisable to leave flower heads on over the winter to protect new shoots.
- Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten