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HYDRANGEA 'Yulika'
Commonly known as Hortensia

Lacecap bicoloured red and white, in striking contrast. Petals large and double. This was an RHS Plant of the Year Award finalist for 2024
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
Flowers on old and new season's 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. A Sakamoto selection -
Hydrangeas
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DeciduousDark green leaves with conspicuous veining
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Bicolor
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Red
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed 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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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
80cm (32in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, free-flowering lacecap with sterile flowers
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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 soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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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)
80cm (32in)
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