Hydrangea Macrophylla Cherry Explosion

Rich cherry-pink blossoms with paler pink centers positively pop against the dark green foliage of Cherry Explosion, a stunning Lacecap Hydrangea macrophylla. They smother a hardy shrub that is superbly sized for the edge of the border or containers. Cherry Explosion is pH-sensitive, and the blooms will shade lavender in acidic soil. Northern gardeners will be pleased with its ability to bloom well on old and new wood. ‘McKay’ PP 28,757

For gardeners in Zones 4 and 5, we advise planting H. macrophyllas in a sheltered location and giving them a winter mulch. This will provide protection from winds and cold temperatures that can damage flower buds.

For this Hydrangea, you can change the color of your blooms by using one of our , flowers will generally be more blue when grown in acid soils, and pink when grown in alkaline soils.

Hydrangea is a valuable genus of some 100 species of shrubs and vines grown for their large and very showy flower heads. Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall—a quiet time for most woody plants—and are worth having for that reason alone.

For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.