Hydrangea 'Lady in Red'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady In Red' 'Lady in Red' Hydrangea produces an abundance of pinkish-white, lacecap
flowers that open pinkish white in Spring, and turn a burgundy-rose as
they mature. The lush green leaves have red veins and the foliage turns
to a rich reddish-purple in Fall. Distinctive red stems throughout the
growing season. Compact, mounding growth habit. Easy to grow in shady
landscape beds, perennial gardens or containers. With all the "red"
going on, this hydrangea will add three seasons of distinction to your
garden.
Height: 3' to 5'
Landscape Usages: Garden Pond, Containers / Planters, Foundation, Accent, Focal Point Specimen, Mass Planting, Small Groups
Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast
Colors: Red
Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew
Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Loamy, Moist / Well Drained
Type: Shrub
Theme Gardens: Cottage, Woodland/Shade
Spread: 3' to 5'
Attracts: Visual Attention
Characteristics: Flower, Foliage, Trunks/Branches/Stems
Fragrances: None
Sun Exposure: Shade, Mostly Shade, Morning Sun
Foliage Color: Green, Red
Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Fall Foliage
Water Needs: Average
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
Feeding Instructions
Fertilize this Summer-blooming deciduous shrub after new growth begins
to emerge in Spring, and again in late-Summer with a Well balanced tree
and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how
much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.
Pruning Instructions
Pruning is not necessary. If you want to prune to improve the shape of
the plant, be careful to prune shortly AFTER flowering because flower
buds are formed on the previous season's growth. Prune these hydrangeas
only in the summer before July/August to be sure that you are not
cutting off the stems that hold the flower buds for the next season.
This hydrangea blooms on OLD WOOD, stems that have been on the hydrangea
for at least 9-10 months, and sets its flower buds in late Summer/early
Fall for blooms the following spring. For older plants, older than 4-6
years old, the general rule is to remove about a third of the old wood
by cutting them down at ground level during the summer. This allows for
more light into the plant and it helps revitalize the plant’s new
growth.
Pests & Disease Control
This flowering shrub is generally not prone to serious pest or disease
problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with
a product containing Neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action
product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases.
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