Glowing Embers Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub that blooms on old wood. Its serrated dark green leaves have no fall color. The color of the large rounded panicles of mophead flowers depends on the soil PH - a deep pink in alkaline soils, while acidic soils produce vibrant red flowers. The flowers open green to white and gain its color through summer and darkens with purple tones as they fade. The flowers attract pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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3' - 5'
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Spread:
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3' - 5’
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Spacing:
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4’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red (acidic), Pink (alkaline)
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Itea, Azalea
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea macrophylla Glowing Embers 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea macrophylla Glowing Embers 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
