Hydrangea macrophylla 'Freedom' ~ Double Delights™ Freedom Hydrangea wild & native The leaves are scale-like and

The leaves are scale-like and have a soft texture

Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil

Variegated Japanese Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with a clumping habit

Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning

Attractive red flowers bloom in spring before the foliage emerges and gives way to red-tinged samaras

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Freedom' ~ Double Delights™ Freedom Hydrangea wild & native The leaves are scale-like andFreedom Hydrangea is a compact double flowered deciduous shrub rebloomer able to bloom on both old and new wood. Its glossy serrated dark green leaves have no fall color. The mophead clusters bloom pink with white edges in acidic soils and lilac blue in alkaline soil, with the first bloom in spring on old wood then again in summer into fall if deadheaded. These flowers are attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich,