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hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'

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A deciduous shrub to 1.5m high with broadly oval, serrated glossy green leaves. Dome-shaped clusters of flowers are produced from mid summer into early autumn; colours vary depending on pH but this cultivar can produce rich red flowers in neutral to alkaline soil

Scientific classification

Species: hydrangea 'Cardinal Red' (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cardinal Red')
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of hydrangea 'Cardinal Red'

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hydrangea 'Cardinal Red' care guide

Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and dry-out.
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and dry-out.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter

Growing

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

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