Hydrangea Royal Purple

Hydrangea 'Royal Purple' Key Features

Hydrangea 'Royal Purple' is prized for its vibrant, deep purple mophead flowers that bloom generously from summer into autumn. The flower colour is most intense in acidic soils, giving gardeners the opportunity to enhance the display through soil treatment. This deciduous shrub forms a dense, rounded shape and provides lush green foliage that turns yellow in autumn. Its stunning blooms make it a favourite for both garden landscapes and floral arrangements. Hydrangea 'Royal Purple' is attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly planting.

Hydrangea 'Royal Purple' Care Guide

Plant Hydrangea 'Royal Purple' in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter. It prefers a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light throughout the day, particularly in warmer climates. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, to ensure strong flowering. Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning should be minimal—remove dead or damaged stems after flowering, and avoid heavy cutting to preserve next season’s blooms. A soil pH test may be useful if you want to maintain or enhance the purple flower colour. Regular feeding in spring with a balanced fertiliser will support vigorous growth and abundant flowering.