Red N' Pretty® Hydrangea

Name: Red N' Pretty® Hydrangea
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04198

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Monred'

Pronunciation: hye-DRAYN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh

SKU #04198

USDA Zone

5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	A superb flowering shrub to use as a showy accent or specimen, or for perennial borders in semi-shaded areas. Desired for its abundance of splendid, vibrant red-violet, large mophead flower clusters and handsome, glossy green foliage on a boldly branched, mounded form. Excellent flowers for cutting. Deciduous.
Light	Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Easy Care
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Rounded
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Design Ideas	Compact hydrangeas are perfect for high profile front yard foundation planting to add summer color to shaded exposures. Plant in problem acidic soils beneath canopies of great old shade or street trees and around groves of evergreens. An elegant beauty in mixed borders and behind larger perennials along fences or walls. Bright flowers call attention to an entry or focal point. Particularly appealing at outdoor living spaces under filtered shade arbors, or plant in narrow sideyards to bring flowers for viewing at window level. A vital component of a florist's or crafter's garden when massed to provide plentiful cutting materials.
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Camellia (Camellia); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

CARE
Care	Provide enriched, well-drained soil that is moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9