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hydrangea [Speedy Red Improved] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hydrangea [Speedy Red Improved]

Hydrangea macrophylla Speedy Red Improved ('Hba215911'^PBR) (H)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub to 1.2m high with broadly oval, toothed green leaves. Dome-shaped clusters of strongly coloured flowers, from crimson red to deep purple, are produced from mid summer into early autumn; flowers emerge pale green and colour develops from the margins to the centre as the flowers mature. Flower colours may vary depending on the pH of the soil

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in a lightly shaded spot with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Soil additives may be required to maintain specific flower colours. See hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

See pruning group 4 (hydrangeas)

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, grey moulds, Powdery mildews, leaf spot and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall TrainedIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years