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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
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Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'
large panicles of numerous white sterile florets in summer and autumn becoming deep pink
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Kyushu'
long pointed panicles with star-like flowers, erect growing
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight'
large panicles of numerous white sterile florets in summer and autumn becoming deep pink
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Little Lime'
compact habit with lime-green cone-shaped flowers, fading to creamy white and ageing to pink
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Phantom'
cream coloured plume-shaped flowers which should be pruned in the spring
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Pink Diamond'
flowers are white turning pinkish later
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Polar Bear'
large, conical panicles, lime-green, turning white then pink
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Skyfall'
large conical white flower clusters becoming pink-flushed as they age. Comparatively large individual florets
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Tardiva'
dainty flowers in ray-shaped florets, short stiff erect branches, later flowering
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Unique'
similar to 'Grandiflora' but with even larger flowerheads
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'
white flowers which change to dark red very early in the summer
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'White Lady'
rounded flower heads which turn green in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Wim's Red'
flowers open white in July, turn pink by August and turn an unmistakable dark red in September. A sensational new introduction
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA petiolaris
woody climber, clinging by aerial roots. White flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Mirranda'
golden variegation to the edge of the leaves on this form of petiolaris
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA petiolaris 'Silver Lining'
greyish-green leaves with silver-edged variegation
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA quercifolia
with striking orange-red autumn colour, long pointed white flowers, with sterile florets only at the base
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Alice'
large panicles of single white flowers ageing to pink
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Burgundy'
reddish-purple tinges to the leaves become very pronouced. The best autumn colouring variety of quercifolia
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey'
golden yellow leaves. White flowers with red autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snowflake'
striking form with several series of bracts around each flower head giving a doubled appearance
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
another outstanding form with large rounded flower heads
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA sargentiana
large velvety green leaves, with bluish white florets
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA sargentiana 'Gold Rush'
gold spring foliage edged orange. Mauve flowers surrounded by white florets
HYDRANGEA scandens subsp. chinensis
(syn. Hydrangea lobbii) - small, narrow leaves. White, lace-cap flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA scandens subsp. chinensis f. angustipetala 'Golden Crane'
compact. Unusually fragrant white lacecap flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA seemannii
excellent evergreen climber for shade or north wall, flowers white
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA serrata 'Bluebird'
reddish-purple flowers on clay soils and sea-blue in acidic soils
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA serrata 'Grayswood'
blue centre and outer florets deep crimson
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA serrata 'Kiyosumi'
pinkish-white flowers with white florets tinged and edged red
Gift-wrapping available
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