HYDRANGEA 'Sheila'
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HYDRANGEA 'Sheila'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Lacecap - large pink to light pink flowers and a dark tinge to the edge of the leaves. A new introduction
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
Bred for compactness, slow growth, large flower heads. Good for containers -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould, hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin. 2002. Dutch Lady Series. Daniel van der Spek, Nootdorp, The Netherlands -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink to light pink -
Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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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
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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
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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
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
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- Further Reading
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