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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Hydrangeas - Care Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£17.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - large, lance-shaped to narrowly ovate leaves to 25cm (10in) long, downy beneath.
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)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces flattened corymbs of flowers to 25cm (10in) across
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.
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 -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -