Ranging from a rich dark rose to deep purple the mophead blooms of hydrangea macrophylla 39leuchtfeuer39 almost resemble the firelight for which they are named after this hardy shrub is easy to grow and will prefer an alkaline soil to help keep its colours true during the summer months right through to the autumn the foliage will also turn reds and yellows at the end of the season to add further interest height 150cm 40593441 spread 150cm 40593441