Grape Explosion Hydrangea 1 Live Shrub – Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Grape Explosion’ – 3 Gallon Pot

Grape Explosion Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Grape Explosion’) is a deciduous flowering shrub admired for its colorful lacecap-style flower clusters and lush green foliage. Its distinctive blooms feature rich purple to pinkish-purple tones, creating an attractive floral display in partially shaded gardens and ornamental landscapes. Flower color may vary with soil chemistry and growing conditions.

This bigleaf hydrangea develops a rounded, bushy growth habit with broad green leaves and clusters of small fertile flowers surrounded by showier decorative florets. Its colorful blossoms provide seasonal interest in mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, woodland edges, and outdoor containers. Flowering generally occurs from late spring into summer, with additional blooms possible under favorable conditions.

This listing includes one live Grape Explosion Hydrangea in a 3 gallon nursery pot. It grows best in partial sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Protection from intense afternoon sunlight is beneficial in warmer climates.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Flowering Shrub

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

Common Name: Grape Explosion Hydrangea

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Grape Explosion’

Cultivar: Grape Explosion

Plant Form: Live Potted Flowering Shrub

Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Shrub

Flower Color: Purple to pinkish purple; color may vary with soil conditions

Flower Form: Lacecap-style flower clusters

Foliage Color: Green

Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy

Bloom Season: Late spring through summer; repeat flowering may occur

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Grape Explosion Hydrangea

• Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Grape Explosion’

• Cultivar: Grape Explosion

• Plant Quantity: 1 live flowering shrub

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

• Plant Form: Live potted hydrangea shrub

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental flowering shrub

• Plant Family: Hydrangeaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower Color: Purple to pinkish purple

• Flower Form: Lacecap-style clusters

• Flower Color Variation: May vary with soil chemistry

• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer

• Repeat Blooming: Additional flowering may occur under suitable conditions

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Texture: Broad, prominently veined leaves

• Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy

• Sunlight: Partial sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–9

• Soil Preference: Fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to regular; consistent moisture preferred

• Pollinator Interest: Fertile flowers may attract visiting pollinators

• Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, woodland edges, ornamental accents

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate drainage and root space

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; may ship dormant or leafless

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Colorful purple-pink lacecap blooms

One live Grape Explosion Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Grape Explosion’) shrub, natural woody stems, seasonal foliage, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

Plant Form: Live Potted Deciduous Flowering Shrub