Dear Dolores Hydrangea bottlebrush Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’ forms a

Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’ forms a graceful mound that stays tidy without frequent pruning

the Jessamine enjoys rich and well-draining soil

Rabbiteye Blueberries require slightly acidic soil to thrive

serrated leaves will still draw attention

Winter protection: In areas with harsh winters

Dear Dolores Hydrangea bottlebrush Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’ forms aThe Dear Dolores Hydrangea from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a tremendous and versatile plant that will provide beautiful mop head blooms from spring into fall. As is typical with hydrangeas, these flowers emerge pink when planted in alkaline soils and blue whilst grown in acidic soils. Dear Dolores is fast growing and traditionally will reach 5' tall as well as wide. These long lived Hydrangeas will return to impress for 20 years or so,