A rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and mophead flowers of rich pink to purple-blue from mid to late summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Altona’
A rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and mophead flowers of rich pink to purple-blue from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hydrangea |
|---|---|
| Species | macrophylla |
| Varietry | 'Altona' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink, purple, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| 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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