A mass of bright white blooms turn pink, then raspberry red and eventually wine red. Reddest of all the paniculatas. Blooms form in mid-summer on strong stems and last through fall and into winter. Excellent for cutting. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1.25 – 1.5m (4 – 5 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 – 1.25m (3 – 4 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Cut or Dried Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Repeat Bloomer
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Bright white blooms turn pink, then raspberry red and eventually wine red.
Flowering Time: July – September
Foliage Colour: Green
Care
General Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring. These shrubs bloom on new wood, so that ensures the hydrangea blooms every year, regardless of how harsh winter conditions are.
Light: Part sun to full sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water deeply, less frequently when established; tolerates some drought.
Soil: Adaptable, but prefers moist, rich, loamy soil. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.