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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lacecaps and mopheads are the most commonly grown hydrangeas in our gardens. Mopheads have full, round heads of large petals, and lacecaps have flattish flower heads of large outer petals and tiny flowers in the centre.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady in Red’ is a pretty lacecap hydrangea, which has a long season of interest. In spring the plants boast red stems and red-veined, deep green leaves. Flowers appear in early summer, opening a pinkish white and maturing to rose pink or blue. Like most hydrangeas, plants grown in alkaline soils produce pink flowers, while those grown in acid soils bear blue flowers. Therefore, for the best red-pink colour, grow ‘Lady in Red’ in alkaline soil.

‘Lady in Red’ is perfect for growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, especially when used in conjunction with other hydrangeas. It makes an excellent cut flower.

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Hydrangea ‘Lady in red’ and wildlife

Hydrangea ‘Lady in red’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hydrangea ‘Lady in red’ poisonous?

Hydrangea ‘Lady in red’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage is toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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