Hydrangea heteromalla 'Bretschneideri' — Shrub, Climber

Overview

Hydrangea heteromalla 'Bretschneideri' is a plant with a shrub, climber habit in the genus Hydrangea, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Hydrangea heteromalla 'Bretschneideri' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers, groundcover and wall side borders.

About

Hydrangea heteromalla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is commonly known as woolly hydrangea, Himalayan hydrangea or Chinese hydrangea and is native to the Himalayas and China.

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About the genus

Hydrangea is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Hydrangea is also used as the common name for the genus; some are also often called hortensia. The genus was first described from Virginia in North America, but by far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan.

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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, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hydrangea heteromalla 'Bretschneideri' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Shrub, Climber
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcover, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hydrangea heteromalla 'Bretschneideri'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Layering
Pest resistance: Aphids, Capsid bug, Hydrangea scale
Disease resistance: Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Grey mould, Honey fungus