An upright spreading shrub with narrow, velvety, dark green leaves. Flattened flowerheads of purple-blue in the centre surrounded by white or lilac-rose flowers from late summer. Max Height 1m to 4m. Max Spread 1m to 4m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hydrangea aspera Villosa
An upright spreading shrub with narrow, velvety, dark green leaves. Flattened flowerheads of purple-blue in the centre surrounded by white or lilac-rose flowers from late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hydrangea |
|---|---|
| Species | aspera |
| Varietry | Villosa |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue, white, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m, 4m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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