Botanical profile

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Garnet'

Latin name
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Garnet'
Common name
Magical Garnet Hydrangea
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Garnet' is a compact and floriferous bigleaf hydrangea, prized for its very dense flower heads that change throughout the season, evolving from light pink to deep garnet red, with purplish hues in autumn. This sustained and stable bloom retains its vigor for a long time, set against glossy dark green foliage that enhances the changing shades. It forms a rounded, well-branched shrub, perfect for small beds, borders, or container growing. It blooms on the previous year's wood and offers excellent performance in temperate climates with good winter mulching. 'Magical Garnet' is an excellent choice for a touch of rich and elegant color in well-tended landscapes.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Spring, with fertilizer for flowering shrubs
Soil type
Moist, well-drained, rich – slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Light pink to garnet red
Fruiting
Without ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, free-flowering mound
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 m (3.3 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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