• Good to know - introduced by Sir Joseph Banks from a Chinese garden. Originally named H. hortensis which gave rise to the old name 'Hortensia' . Now H. macrophylla (common hydrangea) is divided into 2 groups, Lacecaps and Hortensias(mopheads). Acid soils with a pH of less than 5.5 produce blue flowers; those above, pink. Neutral soils can be influenced by blueing compound. White flowers are not affected by pH value.
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  Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, vine weevils, scale insects, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), Hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.

  
  
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  Place of Origin - eastern Asia, North and South America.

  
  
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  Toxicity: Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

  
  
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  Toxicity: May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.

  
  

Estimated delivery between 25 June and 01 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

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