HYDRANGEA 'Taube'

Commonly known as Hortensia

Lacecap - the most stunning electric blue hydrangea we have seen. AM 1993 (Also known as Tellers Pink)

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12 each

also Large

Pot size - 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£40.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

Flowering

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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), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin. 1984. Switzerland. Teller Series. Bred at Fed. Res. Inst. Hort., Wadensvil
Hydrangeas
Deciduous
Broadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long
Blue
Electric blue
Lacecap
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Cottage garden
Town garden
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Serrate
Ovate
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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 - 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
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

2m (6½ft)
	2.5m (8ft)

View Detailed Plant Description

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