Hydrangea Merveille Sanguine A particularly handsome mophead hydrangea with a most striking colour, Hydrangea macrophylla Merveille Sanguine is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with a broad rounded shape. Large, deep red, flowers with a pale blue eye appear in summer; the flowers are almost blackcurrant-coloured on acid soil. The leaves emerge bronze-green, developing a reddish tint in summer, making a perfect foil for the flowers; they turn dark red in autumn before they fall. The flowers are good for cutting and drying; leave the flower heads on the plant over Winter to protect the flower-buds from frost and dead-head in February. Site: Tolerates coastal exposureSoil: Any reasonably well drained soil, moist and fertile preferredPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of Interest: Late Summer & early Autumn floweringHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)