{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-cherry-explosion","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla Cherry Explosion","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich cherry-pink blossoms with paler pink centers positively pop against the dark green foliage of Cherry Explosion, a stunning Lacecap \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e. They smother a hardy shrub that is superbly sized for the edge of the border or containers. Cherry Explosion is pH-sensitive, and the blooms will shade lavender in acidic soil. Northern gardeners will be pleased with its ability to bloom well on old and new wood. ‘McKay’ PP 28,757\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners in Zones 4 and 5, we advise planting \u003cem\u003eH. macrophyllas\u003c\/em\u003e in a sheltered location and giving them a winter mulch. This will provide protection from winds and cold temperatures that can damage flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this Hydrangea, you can change the color of your blooms by using one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangea-growing-supplies\" title=\"Hydrangea Growing Supplies\"\u003esoil additives\u003c\/a\u003e, flowers will generally be more blue when grown in acid soils, and pink when grown in alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable genus of some 100 species of shrubs and vines grown for their large and very showy flower heads. Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall—a quiet time for most woody plants—and are worth having for that reason alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979708514457,"sku":"0063028-F","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/20473.jpg?v=1782074941","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/hydrangea-macrophylla-cherry-explosion","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}