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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Kardinal'

Lace Cap Hydrangea

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Kardinal’ – 'Kardinal' is another beauty with dark glossy green foliage and deep rich reddish lace caps - kind of the lace cap version of the mop head, 'Brunette'. Foliage deepens, darkens and becomes suffused with crimson to burgundy with possibly some gold tones in the mix in the late season garden. This is a gorgeous cultivar. ‘Kardinal’ blooms on old wood. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised.


Height:

4-5 Ft

Spread:

4-5 Ft

Colors:

Red Pink

Characteristics and Attributes for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Kardinal'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer / Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Border
  • Edging
  • Foundation
  • Specimen
  • Shrub Border
  • Hedge
  • Accent

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Organic
  • Draining
  • Moist
  • Calcareous

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown