A pretty shrub with domed heads of blue flowers attractively surrounded by white florets. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hydrangea involucrata
A pretty shrub with domed heads of blue flowers attractively surrounded by white florets
Additional information
| Generic | Hydrangea |
|---|---|
| Species | involucrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Low spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot, Specimen, Group planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Capsid bugs |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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