With a name translating to "Bloody Marvellous" (also 'Raspberry Crush'), 'Merveille Sanguine' is a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) mophead cultivar of intense, passionate color. This variety brings dramatic depth to the summer garden.
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) |
| Species: | macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Merveille Sanguine' |
| Synonyms: | 'Bloody Marvellous', 'Raspberry Crush' |
'Merveille Sanguine' is a mophead hydrangea celebrated for its exceptionally deep, saturated color—rich raspberry-red to dark wine-purple depending on soil pH. The flower heads are large and densely packed. The plant grows 3-5 feet with strong stems. This French cultivar is a color breakthrough in hydrangea breeding.
Culture: part shade, moist well-drained soil. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Acidic soil enhances the purple tones. Mulch heavily. Prune after flowering. Hardy zones 6-9. 'Merveille Sanguine' bleeds marvellous color into the summer garden.
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