Hydrangea Cherry Explosion

Hydrangea Cherry Explosion offers vivid cherry-red lacecap blooms with contrasting centers. Its compact, rounded habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, container, cut flower, shade border. Plant it in morning sun to part shade. Water needs: consistent moisture; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 3–4 ft tall by 3–4 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'
• Light: Morning sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature height: 3–4 ft
• Mature width: 3–4 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Cherry red to deep pink
• Bloom / interest season: Summer
• Water: Consistent moisture; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Compact, rounded
• Landscape uses: Foundation, container, cut flower, shade border
• Deer tolerance: Often browsed by deer

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.