Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star' plant details

A different selection from 'Rotschwanz', which is also sold as Red Star, with full mophead flowers instead of the lacecap flowers of 'Rotschwanz'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: blue and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Don't let the name fool you. This wonderful compact hydrangea will be deep dark blue in acidic soil and deep pink to red in neutral soil. Red Star can take a lot of sun in all but the most southern gardens. We have grown this for years and it's a favorite of the forced hydrangea growers for its strong upright stems and the ease in which it blooms. The leaves are dark and huge and won't be mistaken for anything other than a wonderful big leaf hydrangea.