About
A reliable, evergreen shrub to 1-2m, with broad, fresh green foliage. With eye-catching flower clusters in summer, providing a long season of colour in the garden.
About the genus
Hydrangea can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, or self-clinging climbers, with flowers in clusters usually comprising both small fertile and more showy sterile flowers; often good autumn colour
Plant details
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade to full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted organic matter. See hydrangea cultivation
PruningPruning depends on type. Remove spent flower heads in spring. See hydrangea pruning
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, aphids and capsid bugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew and honey fungus