Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The dark pink to red blooms of the Glowing Embers Hydrangea are made to set your borders ablaze. A Hydrangea macrophylla, 'Glowing Embers' is a compact shrub that grows to around 4 to 5 feet tall over time. Large mophead flowers contrast strongly against its large and lush green leaves in mid to late summer.
Considered a low-maintenance shrub, the Glowing Embers Hydrangea is easy to grow and care for when given the right growing conditions. This large leaf hydrangea is winter hardy and suitable for growing in zones 5 through 9. Since it remains relatively compact, Glowing Embers is perfect for adding to a mixed border or for growing in a large container.
Glowing Embers Hydrangea Care
Unlike some other hydrangeas, Glowing Embers can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. When it comes to soil preference, it grows best in a moisture-retentive yet well-drained substrate and needs regular irrigation to keep the soil moist. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced, slow-release feed.
The Glowing Embers Hydrangea blooms on old wood and should be pruned immediately after flowering to preserve next year’s flowers. Mulching annually will not only help lock in moisture but also help prevent weeds from appearing.
Glowing Embers Hydrangea Spacing
The Glowing Embers Hydrangea can reach a mature size of 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. A spacing of 4 to 5 feet apart is advisable when planting out en masse.
Glowing Embers 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 Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Red
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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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
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Glowing Embers Hydrangea
- Also Known As
- Bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, Lacecap hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea, Hortensia
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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
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#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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