General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
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| Plant Height: |
3 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
3 feet |
| Leaves: |
Deciduous
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| Fruit: |
Dehiscent
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| Flowers: |
Showy
Blooms on old wood
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| Flower Color: |
Red
Other: Will turn lavender in slightly acidic soil
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| Bloom Size: |
6"-12"
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Cane
Division
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| Pollinators: |
Bees
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
Other: 2008 Great Plant Picks award winner
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- Bigleaf Hydrangea
- French Hydrangea
- Mophead
- Hydrangea
- Alpenglow
- Glowing Embers
- Alpenglühen
Posted by
frankrichards16 (Clinton, Michigan - Zone 5b) on Mar 8, 2018 9:20 AM concerning plant:
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers' is also known as 'Alpen Glow' and 'Alpengluhen' ('Alpenglühen'). Regardless of the name used, it has large mophead type reddish pink to crimson flowers that can reach 8" in diameter. In acid soils the flowers are deep blue and darken into shades of indigo and purple. It is a compact shrub that grows 3-5 ft. tall. Mildew could be a problem. Based on the name, it is probably from Europe.
Posted by
goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jul 29, 2012 7:07 AM concerning plant:
Alpengluhen means Glowing Embers and was developed approximately 50 years ago. Will bloom for 2-3 months beginning in mid-summer. Blooms will turn from crimson to an almost purple color as they age. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and performs well in coastal areas.
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