About
A neat, evergreen shrub reaching 1-2m, with toothed, mid-green foliage. The selection 'H213' is particularly noted in gardens. Bearing globular mophead blooms in blue, pink or mauve shades depending on soil acidity.
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