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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Raspberry Crush'
Hortensia group. Syn. 'Merveille Sanguine' Dense vigorous multi-stemmed shrub with lush dark-green leaves, sometimes maroon. Foliage goes a glowing crimson red in autumn. In summer rounded clusters of blood red flowers. Very attractive. The flowers form on two year old wood. Thin out crowded stems in late winter, shorten where necessary. Hardy for cold sites. Best in semi-shade, with good soil moisture.
Genus
Hydrangea
Species
macrophylla
Cultivar
'Raspberry Crush'
Common name
Mophead hydrangea
Family name
Hydrangeaceae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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