According to the authors of "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Gelderen (2004 - Timber Press), "Well growing shrub up to 3.5'...Read More. It has many desirable characters, such as stout and short branches, very beautiful dark reddish green foliage, and shapely flowerheads of an attactive pink. Flowering time is from July to August, but the flowers are not long lasting.
No zone hardiness noted.
Another cultivar 'Merveille Sanguine(a)' AKA 'Brunette', 'Folis Purpurea', 'Verdun', 'Color Fantasy' is a separate cultivar to this one. Grows to 4'-5' tall with vivid rosy crimson, alkaline to rich sky blue turning to cobalt blue in acid.
According to the authors of "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Gelderen (2004 - Timber Press), "Well growing shrub up to 3.5'...Read More