Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay' PP 28,757 ~ Cherry Explosion Hydrangea less-2ft-height Ulmus parvifolia leaves and fruit

Ulmus parvifolia leaves and fruit

These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer

Watch for scale and aphids

Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age

but it will produce more abundant blooms in sunnier locations

Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay' PP 28,757 ~ Cherry Explosion Hydrangea less-2ft-height Ulmus parvifolia leaves and fruitCherry Explosion Hydrangea is a hardy compact deciduous shrub with serrated dark green leaves that turn burgundy as the weather cools. The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer, attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Read