Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady In Red'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Raised in Georgia, USA
Discovered By - Raised by Mr Michael Dirr
Year of Introduction - 2002
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 1.5m
Width - up to 1.5m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: Small to medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an overall rounded shape and glossy mid to dark green foliage. Lacecap flowers are held on dark stems and are composed of a central cluster of small, soft pink, fertile florets that are enclosed by a ring of larger, showy, deep reddish-pink, sterile florets. Flowers are produced from midsummer into early autumn.
Flower:
Lacecap-like corymbs are composed of a central group of small, soft pink, fertile flowers that are surrounded by a ring of larger, showy, deep reddish-pink, sterile florets. Flowers are produced from July into September.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Corymb
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have serrated margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs up dark stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
US Plant patent number PP 15175
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.