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.
