It's the foliage of the 'Tuxedo' hydrangea, which is the real hero. The deep purple-black flushed leaves, will make anyone do a double-take and also means this variety looks brilliant in the garden, even when not in full flower. Beautiful red flowers appear early Spring, covering most of the mounded and compact plant. Adding a cupful of garden Lime around the plant if your soil is acidic, will increase the pinkness in the flower. A low pH of under 6 will increase the redness. This striking and showy plant will make a statement wherever you place them, on patios, in mixed containers and even indoors in a decorative pot. Compact growth habit. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
| Botanical Name |
Hydrangea Macrophylla
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Growth Expectancy
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1m H x 1m W
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Position
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Semi-shade
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
