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Glowing Embers Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'

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Overview

The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers' is a stunning deciduous shrub, celebrated for its vibrant, mophead flowers that change from vivid pink to green-red, depending on soil pH. This compact variety reaches up to 4 feet in height and breadth, thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Perfect for adding a pop of color to borders or as a focal point in smaller gardens. Hardy in zones 6 through 9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers' is a stunning deciduous shrub
Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — mophead flowers that change from vivid pink to green-redGlowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — This compact variety reaches up to 4 feet in height and breadth

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Hyrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers' is a stunning deciduous shrub
Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — mophead flowers that change from vivid pink to green-red
Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — This compact variety reaches up to 4 feet in height and breadth

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