Hydrangea Red Star

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Hydrangea 'Red Star' is a striking compact variety featuring vibrant red, double-petalled mophead blooms that make a bold statement in any garden. Its tidy, rounded shape and vivid colouring make it ideal for containers, small borders, or feature planting. Blooming throughout summer, ‘Red Star’ thrives in part-shade with moist, well-drained soil and performs reliably in New Zealand conditions. This variety is perfect for gardeners seeking strong colour, compact size, and standout floral display.

Hydrangea Red Star is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Hydrangea available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, 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	11755

What are the garden uses for Hydrangea Red Star in NZ?

Hydrangea Red Star 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 Red Star an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does the Red Star Hydrangea need to grow well?

The Red Star 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.