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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Kardinal'
Lace Cap Hydrangea
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSHydrangea 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.
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