Swirly red and green bicolor blooms are a show-stopper, and keep performing all summer and fall. Flowers deepen to deep red and apple green, and keep on transforming into new variations throughout the autumn. Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘QUFU’ Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained, organic soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Bicolor Bloom Time- Mid summer – fall Companion Plants- Hosta ‘Francee’ – classic garden pairing, partial shade Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C13 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
