Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heart Throb'
'Heart Throb' is a compact, eye-catching hydrangea that lives up to its name with large mophead blooms in bold shades of deep red to burgundy. These long-lasting flowers contrast beautifully with dark green foliage, creating a dramatic display from summer through early fall.
This small-sized shrub is ideal for containers, foundation plantings, or garden borders. It offers color variation depending on soil pH but typically remains in the red to wine-colored range regardless of acidity.
- ❤️ Deep red to burgundy mophead blooms
- � Perfect for borders, containers, and compact spaces
- � Blooms from summer into early fall
- � Thrives in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil
- � Grows 2–3 ft. tall and wide
Design Tip: Pair with white or pale flowering perennials for a high-contrast romantic display.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2–3 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 2–3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Part Sun to Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heart Throb' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Summer to Early Fall |
| Type: | Deciduous Flowering Shrub |
| Flower Color: | Deep Red to Burgundy |
