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hydrangea macrophylla alpengluehen

Compact and glossy, the green foliage with red-pink blooms of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Alpengluehen' shine in the July and August sun. Like all hydrangeas, acidity of soil plays a part in its colour. This variety produces lavender, blue and mauve flowers if grown in acid soils. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Alpengluehen' is very sun tolerant and retains moisture well. Height & Spread: 1.5m (5').

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Alpengluehen' is a compact plant with shiny, dark green foliage and red-pink flowers in July and August. However, if grown in an acidic soil, this deciduous shrub will bear flowerheads in shades of lavender, blue and mauve.