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Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Alpengluhen' (Alpen Glow)

The Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Alpengluhen' (also known as 'Alpen Glow' or 'Alpenglühen') is a German mophead cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named for the alpine glow. It produces large, rounded flower heads of a deep, intense red to crimson in neutral to alkaline soils. The color is exceptionally vivid and holds well. This cultivar is a standout for red hydrangea lovers.

Family:	Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species:	macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Cultivar:	Alpengluhen
Additional info:	(aka Alpen Glow, Alpenglühen)

Hydrangeas: Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nigra' (Black Stem); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hobergine' (Hovaria Series); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Pia'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Harlequin'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hopaline' (Hovaria Series); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Otaksa'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Frillibet'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Todi': Compact Mophead Charm; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Monrey': Buttons and Bows of the Garden; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Together': Forever United in Bloom

Garden Articles

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Plants

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