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    HYDRANGEA obtusifolia
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    HYDRANGEA obtusifolia

    (syn. Decumaria sinensis) - Slightly scented cream to yellow flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Grow against a sheltered wall or through a tree
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Central China
    • Hydrangeas
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly obovate to ovate, glossy, dark green leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
    • Panicles
    • Cottage garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Obovate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Climbs by aerial roots. Produces flowers in pyramidal panicles to 8cm (3in) across
    • Pruning group 8
      Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
      Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
      When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Slight fragrance
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • may cause skin allergy
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