A rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves on black stems and large mophead flowers of rose-pink, occasionally blue from mid to late summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nigra’
A rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves on black stems and large mophead flowers of rose-pink, occasionally blue from mid to late summer.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Hydrangea |
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Species | macrophylla |
Varietry | 'Nigra' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
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 | |
Propagation |
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