- Compact Shrub: With beautiful cherry red bloom clusters and their green marbling the Heart Throb hydrangea has quickly become a favorite of gardeners. Throughout the summer and fall this dwarf hydrangea will bloom several times. Once fully mature you can expect your plant to reach 3' x 3' so it will remain highly manageable.
- Uses: With such a pleasant appearance you can find a number ways to use the large blooms of this mophead hydrangea. Blooms will appear of both new and old wood and make great accents, borders, low hedges. They are also wonderful container plants and the cut blooms are great table centerpieces.
- Maintenance: Although the blooms and foliage are spectacular maintaining the Heart Throb hydrangea is fairly simple! Plant in partial shade for the best results in location that will received ample lighting for several morning hours and shade in the evening. The Heart Throb shrub can handle more sun that traditional mopheads, but all day sun may result in burnt foliage.
- USDA Zones: This red hydrangea is hardy in zones 5 - 9 and require a moderate amount of watering. After planting and throughout the first growing season water 2-3 times per week.
Heart Throb Hydrangea produces true jewel red blooms on a backdrop of dark green foliage. Mature plants flower on both new and old wood adding to the number of flowers and extending the blooming season. Flowers slowly darken over time, aging to a rich antiqued red, perfect for fall. Reaching 3'x3' once fully mature this dwarf variant of Hydrangea is highly manageable yet still provides outstanding beauty. There are a number of ways to take advantage of the growth habit of this dwarf hydrangea. If you are in a zone that isn't suitable for growth simply place your hydrangea plant in a container and move it indoors. They also make wonderful low hedges, specimens, borders or plant them in mass.
They are quite easy to care for and that is just another reason to add one, or many, to your garden. Light requirements are fairly high while pruning and water needs are relatively low. Once you receive your plant place in well draining soil as that is important to avoid root rot. Water deeply to settle and continue to water 2-3 per week for the first growing season. This will allow the roots to establish themselves deep in the soil. Be mindful and avoid over watering. When it comes to sunlight this cultivar can handle much more than the traditional hydrangea. Place in a location that can receive several hours of morning sunlight while receiving part - no sunlight in the afternoon hours. Although a sun lover over exposure will lead to burned foliage and blooms.
