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HYDRANGEA 'Altona'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Mophead - frilled blue or red
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
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Burncoose speciality
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin. Germany. 1931. H. Schadendorf -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Red
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Mophead
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 3
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs that flower in the Summer or Autumn on previous year's growth, or deciduous shrubs that flower in late Winter-Spring on previous year's growth.
Pruning: Trim off old flowers to the first bud beneath flower head. Cut back 1/3 of the oldest stems to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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We recommend the use of Hydrangea blueing agent for all blue varieties. Due to the difficulties of growing blue Hydrangeas in pots, the first flush of flowers may flower pink. Please see below our article on Hydrangea care for full information.
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hydrangeas - Care Guide
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- Soil & Feeding
- Pruning Hydrangeas
- Pruning Hydrangeas - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading
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