Planting and Growing hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water deeply and regularly; keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Apply a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring and summer. |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Water deeply and regularly; keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Apply a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring and summer.
Learn more →How to Prune hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
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 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Learn more →How to Transplant hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Provide 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 'Ruby Tuesday'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'?
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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, scale insects, vine weevils and capsid bug
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hydrangea 'Ruby Tuesday'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling