Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa'

Early Rosa Bigleaf Hydrangea

  • Purple flowers
  • Medium sized
  • Long lasting flowers
  • Compact

Big, deep green, heavily textured foliage creates a dense, compact, rounded landscape with each branch end forming a wide, dome shaped bud in June. Buds open to create a big, rounded mound of pink flowers that last well into summer. Great for grouping in the landscape. Tolerates sandy, seaside conditions. Unique flower is great for drying.

Foliage Color
Dark Green
Flower Color
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Summer
Summer Bloomer
Late Summer
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Compact
Mounding
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa'

Thrives in full/partial sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune as blooms are fading in late August to resize and promote heavy bloom next year.