'Lady in Red' Hydrangea produces an abundance of pinkish-white, lacecap flowers that open pinkish white in Spring, and turn a burgundy-rose as they mature. The lush green leaves have red veins and the foliage turns to a rich reddish-purple in Fall. Distinctive red stems throughout the growing season. Compact, mounding growth habit. Easy to grow in shady landscape beds, perennial gardens or containers. With all the "red" going on, this hydrangea will add three seasons of distinction to your garden.

Height: 3' to 5' Landscape Usages: Garden Pond, Containers / Planters, Foundation, Accent, Focal Point Specimen, Mass Planting, Small Groups Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast Colors: Red Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Loamy, Moist / Well Drained Type: Shrub Theme Gardens: Cottage, Woodland/Shade

Spread: 3' to 5' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower, Foliage, Trunks/Branches/Stems Fragrances: None Sun Exposure: Shade, Mostly Shade, Morning Sun Foliage Color: Green, Red Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Fall Foliage Water Needs: Average USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

'Lady In Red' Hydrangea Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this Summer-blooming deciduous shrub after new growth begins to emerge in Spring, and again in late-Summer with a Well balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

'Lady In Red' Hydrangea Pruning Instructions

Pruning is not necessary. If you want to prune to improve the shape of the plant, be careful to prune shortly AFTER flowering because flower buds are formed on the previous season's growth. Prune these hydrangeas only in the summer before July/August to be sure that you are not cutting off the stems that hold the flower buds for the next season. This hydrangea blooms on OLD WOOD, stems that have been on the hydrangea for at least 9-10 months, and sets its flower buds in late Summer/early Fall for blooms the following spring. For older plants, older than 4-6 years old, the general rule is to remove about a third of the old wood by cutting them down at ground level during the summer. This allows for more light into the plant and it helps revitalize the plant’s new growth.

'Lady In Red' Hydrangea Pest Instructions

This flowering shrub is generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with a product containing Neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases.