Mop Head Hydrangea. Attractive large domed heads of pale pink flowers. Will turn a good blue if treated with a ‘blueing compound’. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Niedersachsen’ (H)
Attractive large domed heads of pale pink flowers. Will turn a good blue if treated with a ‘blueing compound’
Additional information
| Generic | Hydrangea |
|---|---|
| Species | macrophylla |
| Varietry | 'Niedersachsen' (H) |
| Common Name | Mop Head Hydrangea |
| Flower Colour | pink, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| 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, Specimen, Group planting, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Capsid bugs |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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