Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion®

Scientific Name: Hydrangea aspera 'Koki'

Also Known As

Hydrangea aspera 'Burgundy Bliss'
Hydrangea aspera 'Plum Passion'
Plum Passion® Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion® plant details

Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy, green and purple foliage. In summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion®

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion®

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The most dramatic colors on this fuzzy leafed wonder. This beauty was given to us by our friends at Wilkerson Mill Gardens, a seedling they acquired from the Raulston Arboretum. It was collected in the Hubei Province in China by Mikinori Ogisu and named Koki. It does grow large in habit (currently 6' and counting in a nearby display garden). It's hardy in zones 7 to 9. The highlight of this wonderful plant is the burgundy underside of the leaf.

By: Hydrangeas Plus

'Plum Passion' is a gorgeous hydrangea with burgundy foliage. The leaves emerge green flushed with purple and then age to a deep, lustrous purple with rosy purple undersides. The flowers are whimsical lacecaps with blue and/or pink flowers depending on the soil pH. Hydrangea aspera is a widespread and variable species that grows across a wide range from the Himalaya, across southern China and to Taiwan.