Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea

Large, bright blooms, long-blooming

Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'

Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 4 ft

Sun Exposure- Part shade

Soil Preferences- Average, medium moist, well-drained soil

Current Size- #3

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Companion Plants- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (graceful grass accent)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew