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Hydrangeaceae
Trees and shrubs
Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers'
Hardiness
Zone 4
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Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glowing Embers’ is a classic and highly decorative shrub hydrangea, known for its large, spherical, deep red to pinkish-red inflorescences, among the most intense in the macrophylla group. The coloration is particularly pronounced in slightly alkaline soil, where the flowers retain warm and vibrant hues throughout the summer. This variety exhibits a dense, spreading habit, wider than it is tall, forming a well-structured shrub ideal for sheltered beds and neat borders. The deciduous dark green foliage, thick and textured, beautifully highlights the blooms and provides a strong vegetal presence. ‘Glowing Embers’ is valued for its sustained colorful impact, traditional appearance, and its ability to offer spectacular flowering when the buds are well preserved.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Regular, hydrangea fertilizer
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorDeep red to rose red
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDry, unadorned capsules
Maximum height3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Maximum width4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-25°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
