Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
Flower Color*
- Multi-Colored
- Pink
- Dark Pink
- Light Blue
- Blue
- Light Pink
- Dark Blue
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
- Purple/Brilliant Purple
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Bees
Preferred Planting Season*
- Fall Planting
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Moist
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Summer Flowering
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Spring Flowering
- Early Spring
- Summer
- Spring
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flowers
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Understory Planting
- Cut Flowers
- Under Power Lines
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Hydrangea is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Hydrangeas produce beautiful pink or blue blooms depending on soil pH. Alkaline soils will produce pink blooms, acidic soils will result in blue blooms. To determine whether your soil is alkaline or acidic, ask your garden center professional or State Extension Agent how to obtain a soil test. If the pH is just right you may have both pink and blue flowers on the plant at the same time.
Change from Pink to Blue: Add aluminum sulfate according to package directions, to lower the soil pH. Your soil will produce blue flowers at a pH level of about 5.2 - 5.5.
Change from Blue to Pink: Add dolomitic lime according to package directions, to raise the soil pH. Your soil will produce pink flowers at a pH level of about 6.0 - 6.2.
FOREVER & EVER® RED SENSATION HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea macrophylla
'Forever Ever Red Sensation'
PP18197 Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Forever & Ever® Red Hydrangea online. New for 2006! A stunning red hydrangea that will bloom reliably in the north. This plant has brilliant red blooms and burgundy-red stems. Its mop-head flowers begin blooming red and then fade to shades of purple. If you live in a hot climate, it is not likely you will see a "true dark red" hydrangea. The heat does not allow the red to be red they will be pink to dark pink. This variety is red in color, but will not retain this color if soil conditions are not right.
Mature Height:
3-4 Feet
Mature Spread:
3-4 Feet
Family: Hydrangeaceae
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Common Name: Hydrangea
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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3 gallon Potted
SKU: 6261
(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
(1 units available now - S)
Standard Package
$75.00
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