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HYDRANGEA 'Lanarth'
Commonly known as Hortensia

Lacecap - white
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
Excellent for coastal sites -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin. UK. 1949. Michael Williams, Lanarth, Cornwall -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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White
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Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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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
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightLarge, pure white florets surrounding green buds which open to pale blue or lilac. Dries to a creamy yellow.
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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. Will tolerate poor soil.
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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
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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