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.
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
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
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
US Plant patent number PP 15175
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.