Mop Head Hydrangea. An attractive outdoor shrub which can be adapted to a very colourful flowering houseplant. Needs cool conditions. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Hydrangea macrophylla Hortensias Group
An attractive outdoor shrub which can be adapted to a very colourful flowering houseplant. Needs cool conditions
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Hydrangea |
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Species | macrophylla |
Varietry | Hortensias Group |
Common Name | Mop Head Hydrangea |
Flower Colour | blue, red, white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Place outdoors in the summer |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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