Many years ago the bright red blooms on Paris hydrangea at a garden centre enticed me to buy it. At the time I knew very little about hydrangea types. I did not know that Paris bloomed on old wood. If a severe winter kills most of the branches, the plant starts again from scratch with new wood, so no blooms. For many years I tried winter protection without any success. Last fall I mounded the base with peat moss, covered the plant with straw, then placed a garden blanket over the straw. We had a normally cold winter similar to places in many northern states (Michigan, Minnesota, etc.). The hydrangea is blooming beautiful red blooms! First time!. Hydrangeas like Annabelle and paniculata hydrangeas (Pinky Winky, Fire Light etc.) thrive better in northern climates with much less care.
Cityline® Paris Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
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12 - 24 Inches36 - 48 Inches12 - 36 Inches30cm - 61cm91cm - 1.2m30cm - 91cmFeatures
The reddest hydrangea out there!
Ooh la la! The tight, compact habit of Cityline Paris hydrangea makes it a well-behaved garden or landscape plant, while its vivid deep red flowers make a bold and stylish statement. One of the smallest hydrangeas on the market, it does not need pruning (in fact, don't prune it at all!) and its deep green mildew-resistant foliage looks handsome all season. Cityline Paris keeps its red color in most any soil, developing only purplish centers in acidic soils.
Top reasons to grow Cityline Paris hydrangea:
- the reddest flower color of any big-leaf hydrangea
- the smallest and most compact of any hydrangea
- very disease resistant and low maintenance.
Salt TolerantSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:12 - 36 Inches 30cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Fuschia-red-pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Great landscape plant adds a dash of bright color. Good in groupings or masses, in a perennial or shrub borders, as a specimen, screen or hedge. Use in mixed containers, containers, and as a cut flower.
Maintenance Notes:Best in well-drained soil that has been amended with peat moss, leaf mold or compost. Flourishes by the ocean. Pruning is usually not needed, but may be pruned immediately after flowering. Prefers moist soils. May need winter protection in northern areas. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application. Flower color is affected by pH. For blue flowers, the soil must be more acidic. Apply aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flowers.
Cityline® Paris Hydrangea macrophylla 'Paris Rapa' USPP 10,906 -
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