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HYDRANGEA obtusifolia

(syn. Decumaria sinensis) - Slightly scented cream to yellow flowers
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
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EvergreenNarrowly obovate to ovate, glossy, dark green leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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Panicles
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Cottage garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingClimbs by aerial roots. Produces flowers in pyramidal panicles to 8cm (3in) across
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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.
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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 flowersSlight fragrance
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
may cause skin allergy
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