BENI GAKU HYDRANGEA
BENI GAKU HYDRANGEA
Zones - 5-9
Description -
A proven ancient Japanese variety with unique lacecap flowers on versatile compact plant. Deep green leaves accented with contrasting red petiole and midrib. Abundant flower heads with crown of florets emerging white, then darken to pink and finally a true blood red without a hint of blue. Startling array of hues on one plant as flowers age. Deciduous. Shade or filtered sun. Rapid growth to 4 feet tall and wide.
Key Benefits
Superb shrub for accent, specimen or border use in semi-shaded areas; desired for the splendid, abundant, showy flower clusters. Handsome foliage on boldly branched, mounded form. Deciduous.
Time of Flowering
Summer.
Average Landscape Size
Rapid growth to 4 ft. tall and wide.
Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.
Sun Exposure
Partial to full shade
Cold Hardiness
-20 to -10 F