Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' (Red Sensation Hydrangea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Species | macrophylla |
| Cultivar | 'Red Sensation' |
| Patent Number | PP18,197 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Ball Ornamentals. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 90 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dwarf hydrangea with bright red flowers that gradually fade to a deep purple. |
| Shape | Dwarf shrub. |
| Landscape | Wonderful accent plant. |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial or full shade. Salt tolerant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Shiny green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Large bright red flower heads that fade to a deep purple. |