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Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush'

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Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' is a stunning deciduous shrub admired for its vibrant raspberry pink flower heads and lush green foliage. Flowering abundantly through summer, this eye catching hydrangea creates a bold display of seasonal colour that brightens New Zealand gardens and outdoor spaces. Its compact growth habit and reliable flowering make it ideal for borders, containers, courtyard gardens, and feature planting. Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' thrives in moist fertile conditions and provides softness, texture, and long lasting beauty in both traditional and contemporary landscapes.

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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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
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Sku11754

How to grow Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' in NZ

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' grows best in partial shade with fertile, moist, and well drained soil rich in organic matter. It performs particularly well in sheltered New Zealand gardens where it receives morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon heat. Water regularly during dry periods to maintain healthy growth and flowering. Adding compost and mulch around the base helps conserve soil moisture and improve soil structure. Avoid planting in exposed dry conditions as hydrangeas perform best when soil moisture remains consistent throughout the growing season.

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' care tips

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' benefits from regular watering during warmer months, especially while establishing and flowering. Apply mulch annually to help retain moisture and suppress weeds around the root zone. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring to support healthy foliage and abundant blooms. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape while removing spent flower heads and weak stems. Avoid heavy pruning as flowers are produced on established growth. In warmer parts of New Zealand, afternoon shade helps protect flowers and foliage from scorching.

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' size, spacing, and growth rate

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' is a moderately fast growing deciduous shrub that typically reaches around 1 to 1.2 metres tall and wide in New Zealand conditions. Plants should be spaced approximately 1 metre apart to allow for healthy airflow and natural development. Growth is strongest during spring and summer when plants receive regular moisture, feeding, and shelter. The compact rounded form and vibrant flower heads make this hydrangea ideal for smaller gardens, decorative containers, and colourful border planting.

Landscaping uses for Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush'

Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' is perfect for adding bold seasonal colour and lush texture to a wide range of landscape styles. It works beautifully in cottage gardens, courtyard gardens, mixed borders, and feature planting where the vivid raspberry coloured blooms can be fully appreciated. The dense foliage provides softness and structure while the flowers create a striking summer display. This compact hydrangea combines well with hostas, camellias, ferns, and other shade loving plants to create elegant and colourful outdoor spaces.

Why buy Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' plants that are carefully grown for success in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides healthy plants, expert growing advice, and reliable nationwide delivery. Every plant is selected for strong growth, healthy foliage, and outstanding flowering performance so customers can buy with confidence. Whether you are creating a colourful border, enhancing a courtyard garden, or planting a compact feature shrub, The Plant Company makes it easy to enjoy the beauty of Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush'.

Can the Hydrangea 'Raspberry Crush' be grown as a hedge?

The 'Raspberry Crush' Hydrangea is often grown as an informal hedge. That is, a hedge is minimally trimmed, if at all, such that its natural, rounded shape is preserved to a degree. To create an informal hedge, space the Hydrangea plants 80-100 cm apart. The hedge can be trimmed as little or as much as you want, given it is the informality you want. The Plant Company recommends a "little and often" approach to trimming informal hedges, allowing them to become bushy yet still contained.

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5 from 4 customers
Mike Kantor - Bay of Plenty
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Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

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