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  • HYDRANGEA serrata 'Mont Aso'
    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Mont Aso'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.

    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Mont Aso'

    Commonly known as Hortensia

    Compact growth with flat flower heads
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    • Deciduous
    • Blue
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Lacecap
    • Border
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • 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

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
    250g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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