Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cherry Go Round' - Bigleaf Hydrangea

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Bigleaf Hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cherry Go Round'
Flower color: Cherry pink to deep red depending on soil acidity, intensified by neutral to alkaline pH
Mature height: 1.2–1.5 m
Mature width: 1.0–1.2 m
Habit: Shrubby, upright and well-structured habit, vigorous and balanced growth
Flowering period: June to September, generous and long-lasting bloom
Exposure: Partial shade to dappled shade, protected from intense afternoon sun
Watering needs: Regular, prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, neutral to alkaline
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, requires regular moisture
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Care

Plant in partial shade in rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil to intensify the cherry pink to red flower color. Water regularly upon planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.

Prune in spring before new growth to maintain an upright form and encourage generous flowering. Apply an organic mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Perfect for small gardens, structured borders, and landscapes, this variety offers prolonged flowering and remarkable visual interest with its distinctive cherry hues and regular maintenance once established.