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HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Early Harry'
Commonly known as Hortensia
One of the earliest flowering paniculatas. Cream flowers ageing to pinkish-purple on red stems
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Cream -
PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPinkish purple -
Height80cm (32in) -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Produces pyramids of mainly tiny, fertile flowers interspersed with large infertile ones, set off by the coloured stems. Foliage has red and orange tints in autumn.
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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) -
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Harmful if eatenThese will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritantHaving skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Early Harry'
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Additional Features
Good to knowPruning recommended in spring before buds begin to swell to ensure large flowers
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevil, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus
Place of originGarden origin. 2017. Belgium. Harry van Trier, Oprins Plants -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit 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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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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