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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousDark green leaves with conspicuous veining
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Bicolor -
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, free-flowering lacecap with sterile flowers
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
HYDRANGEA 'Yulika'
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Additional Features
Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to knowFlowers on old and new season's wood
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of originGarden origin. Japan. A Sakamoto selection -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showingLacecap
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 3Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
May cause skin allergyPeople -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Hydrangea Colourant
For changing pink hydrangea flowers to blue, or making blue flowers darker. If your soil is alkaline the proportions should be doubled.
Only £6.50
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