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HYDRANGEA 'Princess Diana'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Mophead - double pink.
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
H. macrophylla x H. paniculata. Cultivar name 'Wow Time'. Flowers on old and new wood -
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. Japan. Ryoji Irie -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 20cm (8in) long turning bronze in autumn
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Blue
Violet blue in acid soil -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mid-pink -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Mophead
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, upright shrub. The repeating globes of double flowers give a star-like appearance
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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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Prefers partial shade -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
may cause skin allergy
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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