Hydrangea macr. 'Merveille Sanguine'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'merveille sanguine' is a medium-sized deciduous ball hydrangea that attracts attention mainly because of its beautiful red flower and leaf colour. This bulbous hydrangea flowers from July to September with wine-red flower bulbs, regardless of the acidity of the soil. The leaves are medium green, ovate, narrow, serrated on the edge. This hydrangea likes morning sun and afternoon sun, but cannot stand too bright afternoon sun, which can cause leaf burn on very hot summer days. It prefers a slightly acidic moist soil, is fairly hardy, attracts butterflies and bees. Can also be planted on the coast, sea wind tolerant.