Hydrangea macrophylla 'Raspberry Crush'

Hortensia group. Syn. 'Merveille Sanguine' Dense vigorous multi-stemmed shrub with lush dark-green leaves, sometimes maroon. Foliage goes a glowing crimson red in autumn. In summer rounded clusters of blood red flowers. Very attractive. The flowers form on two year old wood. Thin out crowded stems in late winter, shorten where necessary. Hardy for cold sites. Best in semi-shade, with good soil moisture.