Hydrangea, Paniculata Diamond Rouge

A showy small shrub valued for its spires of mixed sterile and fertile white flowers that progress to pink, red, then wine red; blooms well in shade; somewhat coarse in appearance, needs slightly acidic well-drained soil Diamond Rouge ® Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Diamond Rouge ® Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics. Diamond Rouge ® Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent Mass Planting General Garden Use This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.