Hydrangea Diamond Rouge

Name: Hydrangea Diamond Rouge
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12161g
Price: 40.26 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Diamond Rouge' is a spectacular variety renowned for its large, conical flower heads that emerge white and quickly turn deep pink to vibrant red as the season progresses. With strong stems and a compact, upright habit, it's ideal for borders, feature planting, or hedging. Thriving in full sun to part-shade with moist, well-drained soil, 'Diamond Rouge' performs beautifully across New Zealand and offers an extended season of rich, changing colour from mid-summer to autumn.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
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Sku	12161

What are the garden uses for Hydrangea Diamond Rouge in NZ?

Hydrangea Diamond Rouge is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly grown as specimen, used as an informal hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and beautiful flowers of this plant that makes Hydrangea Diamond Rouge an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Diamond Rouge Hydrangea need to grow well?

The Diamond Rouge Hydrangea grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and humid climates. Wind protection is important to ensure branches are not snapped and this will also result in a better formed plant that will flower more prolifically.