Cherry-Go-Round Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with glossy serrated deep green leaves. The vivid dark red mophead flowers fade to maroon with olive green hints as the night become cooler, and have an extended bloom from late spring into fall attracting butterflies, Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color |
Red |
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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: Itea, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGE: Photos by Plants Nouveau, Hydrangea macrophylla Cherry-Go-Round™
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
