Hydrangea macrophylla 'Leuchtfeuer'
hydrangea 'Leuchtfeuer' ( syn. Hydrangea macrophylla Firelight )
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With flowers ranging from a rich dark rose to deep purple, 'Leuchtfeuer' steals the show with its vivid bright mophead blooms, while its glossy mid-green foliage transforms into fiery reds and yellows come autumn. Best in alkaline soil (high pH) to maintain and deepen the colour of the flowers, this easy-to-grow hydrangea offers long season interest whether in the border, woodland garden, or patio container.
Do not allow to dry out during the warmer, drier months. To enhance flowering prune in spring, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds below each flower-head. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the old shoots to the base of the plant.
- Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten