PLANT INFO

HYDRANGEA MAC RED SENSATION
Grower Notes:

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' PP18197 is commonly referred to as Next Generation® Red Sensation Hydrangea. This compact rebloomer grows to only 2-3 feet tall with a spread of 3-5 feet. It features disease resistant, green foliage with large, light red mophead flowers on sturdy, dark red stems. It flowers from midsummer through fall and flowers mature to lavender as the season progresses. Flower color is dependent on soil pH. Pink to red color occurs in more alkaline soils while vivid blues and lavenders occur in more acidic soils. The addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil will encourage lavender and blue colors and adding lime will produce pink flowers.

Next Generation® Red Sensation Hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood and will benefit from some protection from winds or cold temperatures that may damage flower buds. It thrives in part sun in rich, fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils.