Plant Information

Velvet Beauty Hydrangea macrophylla

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla

Common Name: Potted Hydrangea

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Plant Habit: Upright

Water: Heavy

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Height: 14 - 17" (36 - 43cm)

Width: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)

General Information: Velvet Beauty is classified as a bicolor red/green variety. The color of the blooms is a deep, intense red. Once this Hydrangea is fully in bloom, the green bicolor dissipates leaving a clean, rich, red bloom. The dark red of Velvet Beauty truly stands out when compared to other red varieties.

Grower Information:

Supplied as dormant, 4-in. (10-cm) pots with 4-plus canes and 6-in. (15-cm) pots with 6-plus canes.
A large-petalled, classic-shaped hydrangea series.
Multiple, smaller flower heads.
Compact, sturdy habit doesn’t need tying.
Height and spread provided above are for a 6-in. (15-cm) pot; for a 4-in. (10-cm) pot, height is 8 to 10 in. (10 to 25 cm) and spread is 9 to 11 in. (23 to 28 cm).