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HYDRANGEA sargentiana 'Gold Rush'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Gold spring foliage edged orange. Mauve flowers surrounded by white florets
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Prune hard in spring to restrict size for small spaces or containers -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Rene Coonen, The Netherlands -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousLarge, velvety, rough-textured, broadly ovate leaves to 25cm (10in) long turning red in autumn
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve -
White
White florets -
Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with stout, bristly shoots. Flattened flower heads to 23cm (9in) across
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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.
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Requires a sheltered site -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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