Our Red Hydrangea Shrub is a stunning addition to any garden! Grown in zones 5-9, it reaches a size of 3-5 feet tall and wide. Its vibrant red blooms are sure to impress.
Red Hydrangea Shrub
Red hydrangea shrubs (Hydrangea spp.) are a popular choice for home gardens due to their beautiful and colorful flowers. They come in a variety of shades, including red, pink, blue, and white. Hydrangeas are relatively easy to care for and can thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Here are some tips for growing red hydrangea shrubs:
- Choose the right location.Hydrangeas prefer full sun to partial shade. If you live in a hot climate, choose a spot that gets afternoon shade.
- Plant in well-drained soil.Hydrangeas do not like to sit in wet soil. If your soil is heavy clay, amend it with compost or sand to improve drainage.
- Water regularly.Hydrangeas need regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. Water deeply once a week, or more often if the weather is hot and dry.
- Fertilize regularly.Hydrangeas are heavy feeders. Fertilize them once a month with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
- Prune regularly.Hydrangeas should be pruned in the late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Remove any dead or diseased wood, and prune the shrub to shape it as desired.
To encourage red blooms on your hydrangea shrub, you need to make sure that the soil is acidic. You can test the pH of your soil with a soil test kit. If the soil is not acidic, you can lower the pH by adding aluminum sulfate or elemental sulfur.
Here are some additional tips for growing red hydrangeas:
- Mulch around the shrub.Mulch will help to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds.
- Protect the shrub from the cold in the winter.If you live in a cold climate, mulch around the shrub with a thick layer of straw or bark. You may also want to wrap the shrub in burlap.
- Deadhead spent blooms.Deadheading will encourage the shrub to produce new blooms.
With proper care, your red hydrangea shrub will thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
