McKay

• Also known as "Cherry Explosion"
• Bigleaf hydrangea
• Lacecap cultivar
• Deciduous shrub
• Blooms on new and old wood
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Vivid cherry red blooms
• Border, mass plantings, hedge, accent, container
• Compact

Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 3-4 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay' Characteristics

• Exposure: Part Shade
• Soil Type: Well draining
• Attributes: Low Maintenance 
• Bloom Color: Cherry red blooms
• 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. 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.