Hydrangea macrophylla 'Kardinal' (Bigleaf Lacecap Hydrangea 'Kardinal')

The Bigleaf Lacecap Hydrangea 'Kardinal' is a deciduous shrub that produces large clusters of red-purplish flowers. The lacecap flower form consists of small fertile flowers surrounded by larger sterile flowers, which creates a beautiful two-tiered effect. This cultivar has a compact and mounding growth habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens or containers. It is known for its ability to change the flower color depending on the soil pH, with acidic soil producing blue flowers and alkaline soil producing pink flowers.