A wonderful hydrangea known for its stunning spherical clusters of vibrant red blooms. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Ball' stands out as a vibrant, eye catching addition.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Ball’ is a stunning deciduous shrub that makes a bold statement in the garden with its large, vibrant red flowerheads and lush green foliage. This mophead hydrangea is ideal for adding long-lasting colour to borders, containers, or mixed planting schemes, with its blooms transitioning through the seasons to offer a long season of interest.

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Large Vibrant Blooms: Produces striking, rounded flowerheads of rich red that appear in summer and last well into autumn, creating a standout feature in any garden.
Seasonal Interest: The blooms often develop subtle colour changes as they age, offering shades of deep red, burgundy, or even hints of green.
Attractive Foliage: Its broad, glossy green leaves provide a lovely contrast to the vibrant flowers and remain lush throughout the growing season.
Long-Lasting Cut Flowers: The flowers are ideal for cutting, making stunning additions to fresh arrangements or drying for longer-lasting displays.
Versatile and Showy: Perfect for borders, containers, or as a focal point in a mixed planting scheme. It thrives in both traditional cottage gardens and more formal designs.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Colour intensity is best achieved in neutral to slightly alkaline soil conditions.
Position: Thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.
Height and Spread: Reaches a height of 1–1.2m and spreads up to 1m, forming a compact and rounded shape.

This shrub is deciduous, it ill lose all of its leaves in autumn, fresh new growth will appear in the spring.
Do not cut the faded flower heads back until spring. In spring, you should cut back the faded flower heads to a healthy pair of buds. Remove any misplaced or diseased stems.

Supplied as a single plant in a growers pot in the choice of size

Images are used for illustrative purposes only. Due to the maturity of the plant and the time of the year, plants may not arrive looking like our images.