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Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm'

Also Known As

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm Red'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charme'
Charm Bigleaf Hydrangea
Charm Hydrangea
Charm Red Big Leaf Mophead Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Charm'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense, crowded clusters of intensely colored, serrated florets make up the medium to large, rounded deep reddish pink or intense blue-purple flower heads of this Big Leaf Hydrangea. Charm Red is an oldie but a goodie for those fortunate enough to live in mild winter climates as it is a little cold sensitive. In the northern portions of its range plant Charm Red on the east or a semi-shady southern location for additional protection for the flower buds. The plant itself is known to be hardy into zone 5 but it is best enjoyed in zones 8 and warmer or as a container plant.

By: Almost Eden

This one is a 'Charm-er', get it? We have had this in the nursery since we first bought it. I'm kicking myself for not putting it on the site sooner. It is a knockout! Deep pink in the nursery and rich blue in our acidic soil. Wow! The origin of this one is totally unknown. I've seen it listed under 'Charm Red' at other nurseries. This is a compact plant but large and showy. Plant in a mass or in a container!

By: Hydrangeas Plus

Charm is one of the best red colored hydrangeas around. A mop head type which frequently displays good fall colors in red, orange, and yellow. Grows to 3-4' in ten years