Hydrangea aspera villosa 'Red Fred', Lacecap Hydrangea bog plant Cut a few stems to

Cut a few stems to bring inside to hold you over until spring proper

this is one of the most difficult to get established

incidentally

and Euphorbia rigida

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

Hydrangea aspera villosa 'Red Fred', Lacecap Hydrangea bog plant Cut a few stems toFelted, 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