Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady in Red'/Lady in Red Hydrangea

Plant with flower buds and flowers in spring
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Plant with flower buds and flowers in spring	Has lacecap flowers	Fertile flowers are very prominent
The sterile flowers are at first whitish to light pink	Two to three weeks later the sterile and fertile florets are pink	A young bush with its spring show of pink flowers and red stems
Red coloration can be seen in young shoots, leaf petioles and the main rib of leaves	Sterile flowers turn reddish as they age	Stems on current seasons growth is a deep burgundy red


Scientific Name:	Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady in Red'
Common Name:	Lady in Red Hydrangea
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	2- 5 feet
Spread:	3 -5 feet
Bloom time:	Spring, Summer
Flower color:	White, Pink, Red
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes
Comments:	A lacecap hydrangea with garden interest for three season. In spring it has nice foliage and the sterile florets are white to light pink, in late spring and summer the florets turn a burgundy-rose as they mature and in fall the leaves become a reddish-purple. Mildew resistance is another hallmark of this selection.