Glowing Embers

• Bigleaf hydrangea
• Mophead cultivar
• Deciduous shrub
• Blooms on old wood
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Blooms are light lime green in early season that transition to a hot pink to red
• Border, mass plantings, hedge, accent, cut flower
• Compact

Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 3-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers' Characteristics

• Exposure: Part Shade
• Soil Type: Well draining
• Attributes: Low Maintenance 
• Bloom Color: Hot pink to crimson red 
• Habit: Compact
• Season of Interest: Summer through Fall
• Care: Little pruning necessary, but if need to prune, best practice is pruning back flowering stems to next set of buds. Blooms on old wood; be careful to not cut off next year's blooms. Prune out weak or damaged stems. A thick layer of mulch around the base of the plant helps to maintain a moist surround. This plant should be in a sheltered location if planted in colder climates. Amend soil to change bloom color in Fall or early Spring.