Hydrangea macrophylla Saxon Bright Red

Saxon Bright Red garden hydrangea is a compact, medium-sized, deciduous ornamental shrub that grows to about 1-1.5 m in height and 1 m in width. Its large, dark green leaves are oval with slightly serrated edges. Its round, bright red flowers open from June to October. The flower color is affected by the soil pH. In acidic soil the flowers are bluish, while in alkaline soil the flowers will be pink. It needs a partially shaded spot and well-structured, slightly acidic soil. Its water needs are high. It can be planted in a pot, but also combined in perennial beds.