Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay' PP 28,757 ~ Cherry Explosion Hydrangea less-2ft-height COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass

COMPANION PLANTS:  Maiden Grass

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These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer

then occasionally once established

Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay' PP 28,757 ~ Cherry Explosion Hydrangea less-2ft-height COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden GrassCherry Explosion Hydrangea 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. Read