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HYDRANGEA aspera Kawakamii Group
Commonly known as Hortensia
Deep violet fertile flowers and white or pink ray florets. Late season flowering
£19.50 each
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, vine wevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousLarge, lance-shaped to narrowly ovate, dark green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, downy beneath
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBroad-spreading, dome-shaped inflorescences to 15cm (6in) across
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
Shelter from strong winds -
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 Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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