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HYDRANGEA 'Preziosa'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Mophead - glowing pink with bronze foliage and stems
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Glowing pink
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sunshelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA 'Preziosa'
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional FeaturesBurncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more detailsPests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fubgus.Place of originJapan
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapeMophead
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Pruning groupPruning group 3Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and catsMay cause skin allergyPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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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
- Five varieties of Hydrangea - Video Tip ondemand_video
- 7 Varieties of Hydrangea paniculata in August - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangea 'Lanarth White' - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangea serrata - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangea seemanii - Video Tip ondemand_video
- June Hydrangea Stock 2022 - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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