Cherry Explosion Hydrangea macrophylla is a hardy compact deciduous shrub with serrated dark green leaves that turn burgundy as the weather cools. The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer, attracting butterflies. 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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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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2' - 3’
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Spacing:
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2.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red/Purple
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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: Hosta, Coral Bells, Dogwood
IMAGES: Photo by Ettore Balocchi, Hydrangeaceae - Hydrangea macrophylla - Zaunkoenig, (2) manuel m. v., Hortensia, Hydrangea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
