Hydrangea 'Little Quick Fire' (3 Gallon)

Hydrangea ‘Heart Throb’ (3 Gallon)

Deep Color, Lasting Love — A True Garden Romance

At Wright’s Market, we believe every plant has a story—and some are love stories. The ‘Heart Throb’ Hydrangea is just that: a breathtaking twist on the classic lacecap, with bold, romantic blooms that make the heart skip a beat. Its rich ruby-red and burgundy petals offer an old-fashioned kind of beauty that feels right at home in a Southern garden—elegant, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

❤️ A Bloom to Fall For

‘Heart Throb’ is a standout variety of Hydrangea serrata, also known as a mountain hydrangea, cherished for its graceful, lace-edged blooms and compact shape. But what truly sets it apart is its intensely saturated flower color—a deep, velvety red that intensifies as summer matures. Unlike the traditional pink or blue mophead varieties, ‘Heart Throb’ offers something rare and refined, with blooms that look like they belong in an heirloom bouquet.

🌿 Where It Grows Best

This romantic beauty is hardy in zones 5 to 9, thriving in part shade and cooler morning sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil, and like many hydrangeas, its flower color can shift slightly with soil pH—though the red tones remain the star of the show. It’s perfect for woodland edges, shade gardens, cottage borders, or tucked beneath taller trees where it can shine in dappled light.

📏 Gracefully Compact

Growing to a gentle 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, ‘Heart Throb’ brings elegance without overwhelming your space. Its mounded form and lacecap blooms add a romantic, vintage charm—perfect alongside boxwoods, garden paths, or beneath a kitchen window where you can admire its beauty day after day.

🌼 Caring for Your ‘Heart Throb’

• Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry summer spells.

• Prune lightly after blooming, just to shape—this hydrangea blooms on old wood, so avoid heavy spring trimming.

• A spring dose of slow-release fertilizer supports healthy growth and blooming.

• Mulch well to retain moisture and protect roots in colder climates.

Why We Love It:
There’s something timeless about ‘Heart Throb’—like handwritten love letters or Grandma’s china. It adds romance to the garden without fuss, blooming with heart in every petal. Whether you’re planting in memory, celebration, or simply for the joy of color, this hydrangea brings deep emotion and classic beauty to your outdoor spaces.

Add ‘Heart Throb’ to your garden and let love bloom, season after season.