5 Seeds Dark Strawberry Hydrangea Perennial Hardy Flowering Shrub

This listing is for 5 seeds of Dark Strawberry Hydrangea, a stunning perennial shrub prized for its large, showy flower heads in shades of deep pink to strawberry red. The vibrant blooms add dramatic color to borders, foundation plantings, or containers, and the plant's lush green foliage provides an attractive backdrop all season long.

Dark Strawberry Hydrangea is ideal for cutting gardens, as the blooms make excellent fresh or dried floral arrangements. This hardy shrub performs best in partial shade with consistent moisture and rich, well-draining soil. Once established, it becomes a reliable, low-maintenance focal point in the landscape. Please note that hydrangea flower color may vary with soil pH; more acidic soils encourage bluer tones, while alkaline conditions enhance pink hues, so results may surprise you. The plant is deciduous, losing its leaves in winter, but returns vigorously in spring.

Species: Hydrangea macrophylla
Variety: Dark Strawberry
Type: Perennial shrub
Plant Habit: Deciduous shrub
Sun: Part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: 14-30 days; surface sow, light required
Sowing: Start indoors, press seeds onto moist mix, do not cover, keep at 65-70°F
Spacing: 3-5 feet
Notes: Flower color varies with soil pH; deep pink in neutral to alkaline, more purple-red in acidic.