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HYDRANGEA serrata 'Veerle'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Begins flowering in May and continues till September. Pink or blue lacecap depending on the soil with the colour intensifying to deep purple as the flower ages. Excellent autumn colour
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Deciduous
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA serrata 'Veerle'
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Additional Features
Good to knowRemoving faded flowerheads in July promotes reflowering in autumn
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould (Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of originGarden origin -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapeLacecap
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 3Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs that flower in the Summer or Autumn on previous year's growth, or deciduous shrubs that flower in late Winter-Spring on previous year's growth.
Pruning: Trim off old flowers to the first bud beneath flower head. Cut back 1/3 of the oldest stems to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually
RHS group 4 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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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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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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