HYDRANGEA 'Merveille Sanguine'
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HYDRANGEA 'Merveille Sanguine'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Mophead - purplish foliage turning red in the autumn. Blood red flower heads
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A mutation of H. 'Merveille'. Syn. H. macrophylla 'Folis Purpurea', H. macrophylla 'Colour Fantasy'. Excellent for coastal sites -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1936. France. Henri Cayeux, Le Havre -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousOval leaves to 20cm (8in) long, bronze-green in spring, flushed dark purple in summer turning dark red in autumn
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
Mophead
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, rounded shrub
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Pruning group 3
Suitable 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
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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