HYDRANGEA serrata 'Mont Aso'
HYDRANGEA serrata 'Mont Aso'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Compact growth with flat flower heads
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Compact and low growing -
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
From the the slopes of Mont Aso Japan -
Hydrangeas
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Deciduous
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Blue
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Lacecap
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Border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
80 cm -
Spread
1 metre -
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 - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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