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    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple'

    Also Known As

    • Royal Purple Hydrangea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple' plant details

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 FT - 5 FT - wide, 0 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A compact hydrangea sporting large flower heads of rich purple, considered one of the darkest colored varieties. A good choice for confined spaces or smaller gardens. Provide a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil and grow it where it gets mid-day shade.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple' plant

    How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla 'Royal Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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