Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bold red mophead flowers give the Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea its name and its striking good looks. This mounded form shrub blooms from late spring through fall for continuous color. Large flower clusters bloom on thick stems that also feature wide glossy leaves with pronounced veining and serrated edges. This is an easy-care perennial that provides dependable color throughout the summer.
This shrub has a naturally rounded shape and will be about 2 to 3 feet wide and tall once mature, making it a great size to create a low hedge or conceal a foundation wall. Feature this stunner in a mixed perennial bed for a burst of color. The flowers can be cut to use in arrangements or dried for long-lasting use. This beauty will also attract pollinators like butterflies. The Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 9.
Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea Care
Plant in partial sun or an area that receives 3 to 4 hours of sunlight. A spot that receives morning light and shade during the afternoon is ideal. Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil. The Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea is not picky about soil pH. This plant has medium water needs, so give it a drink when the top several inches of soil dry out.
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer to support new growth and plenty of blooms in the spring. Deadhead the plant to encourage more prolific blooming.
Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea Spacing
The Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea will grow 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Plants can be spaced 1 to 2 feet apart for a full and dense look.
Cherry-Go-Round® Reblooming Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Cherry Red
- Bloom Time
- Early to Mid-Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous, Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Cherry-Go-Round™ Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- HYDRANGEA M 'CHERRY-GO-ROUND'
- Brand
- Bloomin Easy
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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