Hydrangea Black Diamonds Red Angel Purple 2 Litre Pot

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Black Diamonds Red Angel Purple' – Striking Foliage and Bold, Regal Blooms

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Black Diamonds Red Angel Purple' is a captivating deciduous shrub, combining deep burgundy-black foliage with vivid purple-red mophead flowers. Compact and dramatic, it brings rich colour and strong contrast to beds, borders, and patio containers all summer long.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Dark, glossy foliage emerges early, setting a bold backdrop for the season ahead.

• Summer: Large mophead flowers in intense purple-red burst into bloom, offering months of vibrant colour.

• Autumn: Flowers age gracefully to deeper hues as the dark foliage continues to impress.

• Winter: Loses its leaves in winter, ready to burst back to life in spring.

Key Features

• Intense purple-red blooms – Eye-catching flower heads that glow against the dark foliage.

• Ultimate Height & Spread: 1 - 1.5m.

• Rich burgundy-black leaves – Stunning foliage from spring to autumn adds depth and drama.

• Compact habit – Perfect for pots, patios, and smaller spaces.

• Repeat flowering – Produces blooms throughout the summer with proper care.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow and reliable in most UK gardens.

Perfect For

• Patio pots and containers – Its compact form and vibrant colours make it a showstopper on terraces.

• Borders and mixed planting – Creates contrast and colour alongside other shrubs and perennials.

• Small gardens – Ideal for limited spaces needing big impact.

• Shaded or semi-shaded areas – Thrives where other flowering shrubs might struggle.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in partial shade, though it will tolerate full sun in cooler areas.

• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil. Colour intensity may vary with soil pH (stronger purples in neutral to alkaline conditions).

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across most of the UK.

• Care: Remove spent flowers in spring and prune lightly to shape. Water well in dry weather and mulch annually.

Looks Great With

• Heuchera and dark-leaved plants – Echoes the dramatic tones in the foliage.

• Hostas and Astilbes – Brings a lush contrast of texture and form.

• Spring bulbs – Underplant with bulbs for a layered seasonal display.

• Other compact hydrangeas – Create a varied hydrangea border with multiple colours and forms.

Hydrangea 'Black Diamonds Red Angel Purple' is a bold, elegant addition to any garden, offering striking contrast and vivid blooms through the summer months. Its compact shape and low maintenance needs make it a standout choice for gardeners of all levels.