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  • HYDRANGEA serrata 'Veerle'
    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Veerle'
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    HYDRANGEA serrata 'Veerle'

    Commonly known as Hortensia

    Begins flowering in May and continues till September. Pink or blue lacecap depending on the soil with the colour intensifying to deep purple as the flower ages. Excellent autumn colour
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    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £15.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12 each
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Removing faded flowerheads in July promotes reflowering in autumn
    • 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
    • Hydrangeas
    • Deciduous
    • Blue
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Lacecap
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • 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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    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
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