'Cardinal' is a mophead Hydrangea that produces deep pink flowers that fade to red. Flowers are more red in acid soil conditions. Flowers are a standout in the garden during summer and are excellent for cutting and use in fresh or dried flower arrangements. The leaves are beautiful green and turn a lovely purple in the fall. Cardinal is a fast grower to about 4 to 5 feet in height and wide in 3 years.

Shrub Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 4-5'
Width at Maturity: 4-5'
Spacing: 3-4' apart for solid hedges; 8' or more apart for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Dense, Globose/Round, Mounding
Flower Color: Deep Pink fading to Red
Flower Size: Large - up to 6-8" inch diameter
Flowering Period: Summer
Flower Type: Single in large clusters
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: NA
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Part Shade (South) - Sun or Part Shade (North)
Water Needs: Average, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 6.0 - 8.0 (Moderately Acid to Moderately Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought (when established in part shade), Heat, Humidity, Insect