HYDRANGEA aspera 'Rosemary Foster'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Lacecap - leaves emerge a chocolate-brown and the undersides of the leaves remain purple. Flowers in huge corymbs which are a rich mauve-blue with white ray florets
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Plant Details
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
Uniform flowering on young plants. 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. Kent. Maurice Foster -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousLarge, lance-shaped to narrowly ovate leaves to 25cm (10in) long, downy beneath
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Lacecap
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flattened corymbs of flowers to 25cm (10in) across
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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