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HYDRANGEA aspera Villosa group
Commonly known as Hortensia
Violet-purple
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
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Place of originTibet, China, Burma, Taiwan.
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Hydrangeas
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Deciduousvelvety, dark-green leaves 9-24cm (3½-10in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet-purple
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Lacecap
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height2.4-3m (8-10ft)
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Spread2.4-3m (8-10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Spreading to erect habit. Produces flattened corymbs of flowers to 15-20cm (6-8in) across. Corymbs contain purple/blue fertile flowers and lilac-white to rose sterile flowers
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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may cause skin allergyPeople
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.4-3m (8-10ft)
2.4-3m (8-10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCottage garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sunShelter from cold, dry winds.Partial shade
Hydrangeas - Care Guide
- Hydrangeas for everyone!
- Quick tour of hydrangea stocked - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Soil & Feeding
- Pruning Hydrangeas
- Pruning Hydrangeas - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangeas, keeping them blue - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Popular Mopheads & Lacecaps
- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading
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