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Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bloody Marie' - Description
- Potted Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bloody Marie'
- Deciduous, medium green flowering shrub
- Distinctive colour-changing blooms
- Flowers beautiful, vibrant conical panicles
- Mature size: approx. 1.5m tall × 1m spread
- Pot Size: 7L
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bloody Marie' – Characteristics
- Striking, conical flower heads, up to 30 cm long
- Gradually changing from cream-white to pink then to increasingly dark red over the season
- Red-tinted stems with honey-scented blooms that attract pollinators
- Long bloom season (Spring to autumn) with attractive winter interest using dried flower heads
- Growth habit: medium to tall, bushy; average growth rate; fully hardy (suitable for Irish gardens)
- Tolerant, grows in any soil that is fertile, drained and not too dry
- Enjoy sun and partial shade
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bloody Marie' – Uses
- Ideal for borders, mixed plantings, and large containers
- Can be planted both outdoors and in containers
- Excellent as a specimen feature, for autumn colour, or for cutting and drying
- Can be combined with other varieties to create a interesting array
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bloody Marie' – Planting & Care
- Ideal planting months: March and October
- Plant in full sun to partial shade; in hot spots, provide some shade to avoid wilting
- Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Plant in a hole twice the width of the rootball, enrich with organic matter, then water well and mulch—but keep mulch away from the stem
- Regular watering during dry spells is essential
- Prune hard in late winter or early spring to within a few buds of permanent framework to encourage strong flowering
- Flowers from July to October
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