Overview
Hydrangea hirta is a shrubby, climbing shrubs in the genus Hydrangea, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hydrangea hirta 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 hirta is a deciduous shrub or climbing plant within the Hydrangea genus, known for its clustered flowers comprising both fertile and ornamental blooms. It thrives best in partial shade, favouring north- or east-facing, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This hardy plant (H6) is suitable for borders, containers, and climbing walls, offering interest during summer and autumn. Cultivation involves growing it in fertile soil with annual mulching of well-rotted organic matter, and it can be propagated through softwood, semi-ripe, or hardwood 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 hirta 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 hirta
- 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 hirta?
Hydrangea hirta prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hydrangea hirta need?
Hydrangea hirta grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hydrangea hirta hardy in the UK?
Hydrangea hirta 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 hirta?
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 arborescens 'Pink Percussion'
- Hydrangea gracilis
- Hydrangea heteromalla 'Krista'
- Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Shiro-fuka-fukurin-fu' (v)Japanese hydrangea vine 'Shiro-fuka-fukurin-fu'
- Hydrangea involucrata 'Late Love'hydrangea 'Late Love'
- Hydrangea longifolia
