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HYDRANGEA aspera 'Anthony Bullivant'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Lacecap - dark flowered form with globe-like lilac blossoms surrounded by pink florets
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Deciduous - large, lance-shaped to narrowly ovate leaves to 25cm (10in) long, downy beneath.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread - 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces flattened corymbs of flowers to 25cm (10in) across
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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) -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Burncoose speciality - See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know - ideal in a site with some tree cover -
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 - garden origin. UK. 1993. Stourton House, Warminster, Wiltshire -
Flower Shape - Lacecap
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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Hydrangeas - Care Guide
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1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Hydrangea Colourant
For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
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 £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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