The mop-head blooms of Hydrangea macrophylla Leuchtfeuer range in a fabulous colour palette from a rich dark rose to deep purple. The foliage turns red and yellow at the end of the season to add further interest. The hardy shrub is easy to grow and will prefer an alkaline soil to help keep its colours true during the flowering period from summer through to autumn.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Prefers a sunny or semi-shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Frost hardy & drought & coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

A classic and highly desirable Mophead variety, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Leuchtfeuer’ is renowned for its intense, fiery colour. Throughout the summer, it produces large, globe-shaped flower heads in rich shades of deep rose-red to crimson, which often fade to a vintage antique green as autumn approaches.

The blooms are held on sturdy stems against a backdrop of glossy, mid-green foliage that takes on lovely red and yellow tints in late season. This compact, deciduous shrub is a favourite for adding a bold splash of colour to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or patio containers.

Summer-autumn flowering. Best in semi-shade in a moisture retentive soil. Height & spread: 1.2m x 1m-1.5m (4′ x 3-5′).