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HYDRANGEA 'Blue Wave'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Lacecap - ('Mariesii Perfecta')
(UK Delivery Only)
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
Plant Details
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydranges virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin. 1904. France. Victor Lemoine -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Blue
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Lacecap
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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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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 Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
shelter from cold 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
Hydrangeas - Video Spotlights
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- June Hydrangea Stock 2022 - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting Combinations
