Planting and Growing hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and dry-out. |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
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| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer. |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and dry-out.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.
Learn more →How to Prune hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Use the method for the hydrangea type: remove faded mophead flowers to the first healthy bud pair; paniculata and arborescens may have last year's stems shortened to healthy bud pairs. Climbing hydrangeas need overlong shoots trimmed after flowering. Most types are pruned in late winter or early spring; climbing hydrangeas are pruned after flowering in summer.
Learn more →How to Propagate hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Learn more →How to Transplant hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hydrangea 'Cardinal Red' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in a lightly shaded spot with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Soil additives may be required to maintain specific flower colours. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling