Hydrangea aspera villosa 'Red Fred', Lacecap Hydrangea bog plant Uncommon and my hat off

Uncommon and my hat off to whoever had the luck and keen eye to select this form

with well-drained soil (they are practically in gravel)

Not a fast grower so works well in a small spot or a pot as the loveliest focal point

the leaves may appear worn and tattered by mid winter

this is one of the most difficult to get established

Hydrangea aspera villosa 'Red Fred', Lacecap Hydrangea bog plant Uncommon and my hat offFelted, long leaves first emerge red burgundy and maintain their burgundy underside throughout the season for enticing glimpses amid the green. The soft green foliage provides a muted background for the charming, flattened white to light blue flowers in spring. Deciduous with exfoliating stems. Mature size: 68 ft T x 10 ft W Minimum temperature: 5 F