Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' ~ Red Sensation Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' ~ Red Sensation HydrangeaRed Sensation Hydrangea is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with a dense bushy habit and serrated dark green leaves that have no fall color. The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH a vibrant red in acidic soils, while alkaline soils produce deep blue flowers and then earn purple tones as they fade. The first bloom is in late spring, and if deadheaded will produce another wave in late summer into fall. The flowers

Red Sensation Hydrangea is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with a dense bushy habit and serrated dark green leaves that have no fall color.  The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils, while alkaline soils produce deep blue flowers - and then earn purple tones as they fade.  The first bloom is in late spring, and if deadheaded will produce another wave in late summer into fall.  The flowers attract pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. 

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MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.   

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Itea, Azalea

Image: Diego Delso, Hortensia (Hydrangea macrophylla), Calatayud, España 2012-05-16, DD 05, CC BY-SA 3.0