Description
Bring a burst of bold color to your garden with the Hydrangea macrophylla – Cherry Explosion. This compact, cold-hardy shrub is a standout performer, producing vibrant lacecap blooms from mid-spring through fall. Its cherry-red outer florets surround a center of delicate pink star-shaped flowers, creating a stunning contrast. In acidic soils, the flowers shift to a beautiful lavender hue. Blooming on new wood, Cherry Explosion ensures reliable flowering each season, making it ideal for both garden beds and fresh-cut arrangements.
Glossy, dark green foliage adds lush texture through summer, then turns a rich burgundy in fall, providing multi-season appeal. With a rounded growth habit and mature size of approximately 4 feet tall and wide, it's perfectly suited for borders, foundation plantings, or containers. Hardy in Zones 4–8, Cherry Explosion thrives in well-drained, acidic soil with full to part sun exposure. This hydrangea offers dynamic color, extended bloom time, and compact form all in one resilient package.
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Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: average
Soil: well draining, acidic
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (4') , width (4')
Blooming Season: Spring – fall
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