Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Red Sensation' Size:3 gal size 3-4 year old plants

Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Red Sensation' Size:3 gal size 3-4 year old plantsUnusual in the hydrangea world, this new patented red flowering hydrangea is truly a 'sensation'. The large, mophead flowers of light to medium red cover the plant on strong burgundy red stems, making a fabulous show during summer and into fall. A rebloomer makes this one even more special, giving you color for a longer period of time. No pruning during the growing season to keep 'Red Sensation' tidy, it grows compact on its own. Great in containers

The needles are green on the upper surface and silvery-blue on the underside

there is a strong smell of  wintergreen

This tree will be 8-10 ft tall in 10 years and is hardy to zone 6

Although we haven't tested this plant for more than 5 years

Coastal areas can grow this one in full sun

The plant is dense

New introduction by Singing Tree Gardens

The dusting persists for a few months

dry and hot

'Butterhorn' was an instant winner

The azaleas in this series were bred by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to be very hardy and to have flower buds that can withstand temperatures of -30 to -45 degrees F

covering the entire plant in mid spring