Hydrangea aspera [red leaf form]

Also Known As

Hydrangea aspera 'Red Fred'
Hydrangea villosa

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 10'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Hydrangea aspera [red leaf form] plant details

Hydrangea aspera [red leaf form] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea aspera [red leaf form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, velvety, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea aspera [red leaf form]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fuzzy large leaves lav-white flat flowers

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Well-grown, rough-leaved Hydrangea is stunning in blossom with amethyst flowers surrounded by pale lavender, sterile florets. Flowers contrast with peeling bark in tones of rust, brown and silver. Ultimately it will form a large shrub to 12 ft.

By: Heritage Seedlings

A striking plant that has appeared from both Japan and China of late presenting 6-8", beautifully felted leaves colored burgundy on the undersides and, in spring, large flattened sprays of fertile flowers from white to pale blue. These deciduous shrubs easily reach 6-8 ft, tall enough to be lifted, e.g., trimmed up to expose the contrast of golden, flaking bark and the striking leaf undersides. Prefers a moist situation with dappled shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7b.