Hydrangea macrophylla Red Ball

Hydrangea Red Ball

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Hydrangea Red Ball

Hydrangea Red Ball

2 for $100

Looking for a little drama? Hydrangea Red Ball delivers bold, rosy-red mopheads that glow against lush green foliage all summer long. It’s pure Bay Road colour – vibrant, joyful and impossible to walk past.

Pair it with crisp white walls and terracotta for a relaxed Mediterranean courtyard, or plant a row along a shaded side path to turn an overlooked corner into a showpiece. Make a morning of it – browse the greenery and grab a coffee at the Cafe while you decide where it’ll live.

Bay Road tip: Red Ball keeps its most vibrant colour in alkaline soil. A sprinkle of garden lime in spring does the trick.

Pot size: 200mm

Why we love the Hydrangea Red Ball

Bold, Joyful Colour

Rich, rosy-red blooms bring bold, uplifting colour to any garden bed or courtyard. Glowing against lush green leaves all summer long, Red Ball is pure Bay Road colour: vibrant, joyful and impossible to walk past.

Made for Mediterranean Style

Looks sensational against white walls, natural stone and warm terracotta. Pair it with one of our premium Cretan terracotta pots for a relaxed Mediterranean courtyard that feels like a holiday every day.

Transform Forgotten Corners

Turns a shaded side path or forgotten corner into a true showpiece. For the most vibrant red, Red Ball prefers alkaline soil, and a sprinkle of garden lime in spring does the trick.

About the Hydrangea Red Ball

Attracts Bees & Pollinators:

Her big, show-stopping mopheads are mostly a curated visual treat for us, though you’ll still spot the occasional local bee dropping by. For a true pollinator haven, our team loves pairing her with some of our bee-friendly Bayside natives.

Wind Tolerant

She prefers a sheltered oasis. To keep those generous blooms and lush leaves looking their best, tuck her away from harsh, drying coastal winds. A protected corner of the courtyard or a semi-enclosed balcony is her absolute happy place.

Flowering Season

Get ready for Bay Road’s famous colour! Expect big, breathtaking mopheads from late spring, putting on a spectacular display right through the warm summer months.

Watering Needs & Drought Tolerance

Like all premium hydrangeas, she loves a refreshing drink and has a low tolerance for drought. Keep the soil beautifully moist with deep, regular watering through the warmer months, especially on hot, dry Melbourne afternoons, then ease right back over winter while she rests. A layer of mulch each year helps keep her roots cool and happy.

Fragrant

The Red Ball lets her colour do all the talking. She is generally unscented, which makes her a stunning choice to snip and bring indoors! Create a gorgeous table centrepiece without any fragrance clashing with your dinner party spread.

Mature Size

A generous, lush performer, she can reach up to around 2 metres tall and 1.5 metres wide in the garden, and stays more compact when grown in a pot. A light trim after flowering keeps her beautifully shaped and perfectly sized for your space.