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    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Bluebird'
    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Bluebird'
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    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Bluebird'

    Commonly known as Hortensia

    AWARD
    Reddish-purple flowers on clay soils and sea-blue in acidic soils
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. 'Acuminata'. Blooms over a very long period.
    • 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
      Korea, Japan
    • Hydrangeas
    • Deciduous
      Narrowly ovate, pointed, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
    • Blue
      Sea blue on acidic soils
    • Red
      Reddish-purple on alkaline soils
    • Lacecap
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact. Flattened flowerheads 5-10cm (2-4in) across. Leaves turn red in autumn.
    • 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

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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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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