Overview

Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) (H) is a shrubby, climbing shrubs in the genus Hydrangea, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) (H) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and climbing walls.

About

Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) is a shrubby, climbing cultivar of Hydrangea that flowers from June to September. It is deciduous and suits partial shade on north- or east-facing sites. Plant in neutral loam that stays moist but drains freely and choose a sheltered location. Suitable uses include borders, containers and training on walls.

About the genus

Hydrangea is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Hydrangea is also used as the common name for the genus; some are also often called hortensia. The genus was first described from Virginia in North America, but by far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan.

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In the garden

Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) is a cultivar within the Hydrangeaceae family with a shrubby, climbing habit and deciduous foliage. Its flowering season runs from June to September, providing a series of summer blooms useful for both planted borders and containers. The plant form allows it to be trained on a wall or kept as a substantial border shrub where space permits. Site and soil are decisive. Position the plant in partial shade on a north- or east-facing aspect and provide a sheltered location away from strong winds. Use a neutral, loam-based soil that remains moist but is well drained; avoiding waterlogged clay or very free-draining sand will help the roots establish. The listed hardiness H6 equates to very hardy in UK terms, so it will withstand typical winters when given shelter and suitable soil. Planting in containers or against a sheltered wall are practical options: containers allow you to move specimens to protected spots, while a wall gives support if you train the stems. For garden borders, allow room for a shrubby, climbing habit to develop. Expect its flowerheads to appear from June to September, which makes it particularly valuable for summer displays on sheltered, north- or east-facing aspects.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hydrangea

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) (H) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Shrubby, climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Borders, containers, climbing walls

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Red Amethyst ('Hokomareda') (Magical Series) (H)

Propagation

Softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale, vine weevil

Disease resistance

Leaf spot, powdery mildew, grey mould, honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

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