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HYDRANGEA
Commonly known as Hortensia
Colour-changing mopheads and lacecaps in shades of pink, white and blue from early summer to late autumn and delicate skeletons of flower through the winter.
Cones of white from paniculata and bronze and purple foliage from quercifolia.
Genus of 80 or more species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers. They originate from woodland in eastern Asia and North and South America.
The larger, showier flowers on flat, domed or conical flower heads are sterile, the smaller, fertile flowers are usually found in the centre. The climbers are suitable for a shady wall or fence and mature specimens provide shelter for insects.
Paniculata species attract insects as they have fertile flowers amongst the sterile ones.
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EvergreenLeathery, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, sharply toothed on young plants
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CreamCreamy white -
Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, woody climber, clinging by aerial roots. Produces flowerheads to 15cm (6in) across with predominantly fertile flowers from large, spherical buds
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of originChile, Argentina -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above)
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
May cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
- Hydrangeas for everyone!
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- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Popular Mopheads & Lacecaps
- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading
Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA
HYDRANGEA 'Nigra'
Mophead - striking black stems and pale blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Nikko Blue'
Mophead - bright blue
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Preziosa'
Mophead - glowing pink with bronze foliage and stems
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'R.F. Felton'
Mophead - free-flowering deep blue
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Runaway Bride'
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2018. White lacecap flowers with flowers forming along the stems creating a profusion of blooms
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Sabrina'
Lacecap - white with attractive deep purple-pink margined flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Sandra'
Lacecap - bicoloured white with red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Selina'
Lacecap - intense purple-pink florets
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Selma'
Mophead - mophead with large dark red flowers which are pinker at the base. A new introduction
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Sheila'
Lacecap - large pink to light pink flowers and a dark tinge to the edge of the leaves. A new introduction
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Soeur Therese'
flattened white flowerheads, best in shade
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Saint Claire'
Mophead - red, blue or purple (depending on soil) with a most striking and unusual whitish picotee edge to each petal
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Sunset'
Lacecap - deeper purple than G. Chadbund with attractive upraised florets before the flower opens fully
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Taube'
Lacecap - the most stunning electric blue hydrangea we have seen. AM 1993 (Also known as Tellers Pink)
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Tricolor'
Lacecap - variegated
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Veitchii'
Lacecap - large free-flowering white
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Zebra'
(syn. Black Steel). White mophead with near black stems
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Zorro'
Lacecap - blue flowering hydrangea which flowers right through the summer and has characteristically dark stems
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Annabelle'
very large creamy-white flowerheads
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Emerald Lace'
dainty white flower heads. Serrated leaves
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Grandiflora'
hardy variety with cone-shaped white flowerheads
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Incrediball'
similar to 'Annabelle' but with even larger flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit'
similar to 'Annabelle' but with smaller pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Magical Pinkerbell'
large pink flowers on strong stems
HYDRANGEA aspera Villosa group
Violet-purple
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA aspera 'Anthony Bullivant'
Lacecap - dark flowered form with globe-like lilac blossoms surrounded by pink florets
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA aspera 'Hot Chocolate'
Lacecap - chocolate brown foliage and soft pink lacecap flowers
HYDRANGEA aspera 'Rosemary Foster'
Lacecap - mauve-blue flowers and compact habit
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Early Harry'
one of the earliest flowering paniculatas. Cream flowers ageing to pinkish-purple on red stems
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Early Sensation'
(syn. 'Bulk') - large conical white panicles ageing to reddish-pink
Gift-wrapping available
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