Overview
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' is a shrubby, climbing shrubs in the genus Hydrangea, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and climbing walls.
About
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Hydrangea genus, known for its shrubby habit. Like other hydrangeas, it produces flower clusters that combine smaller fertile blooms with larger ornamental sterile ones. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally on north- or east-facing aspects, in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for borders, containers, or climbing walls when given a sheltered position. 'Pink Percussion' is best grown with annual mulching and can be propagated by cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hydrangea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Shrubby, climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, climbing walls
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale, vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, powdery mildew, grey mould, honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion'?
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' need?
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' hardy in the UK?
Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Percussion'?
Softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hydrangea genus
- Hydrangea alternifolia 'Pink Geisha'hydrangea 'Pink Geisha'
- Hydrangea arborescens 'Astrid Lindgren'hydrangea 'Astrid Lindgren'
- Hydrangea gracilis
- Hydrangea heteromalla 'Krista'
- Hydrangea hirta
- Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Shiro-fuka-fukurin-fu' (v)Japanese hydrangea vine 'Shiro-fuka-fukurin-fu'
- Hydrangea involucrata 'Late Love'hydrangea 'Late Love'
- Hydrangea longifolia
