Hydrangea — The hydrangea forms spectacular globe-shaped flower heads; the colour (blue/pink) varies with soil acidity.
Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla
Position: Partial shade
Flowering: June–September
Height: 100–250 cm
Winter care: fully hardy (down to −20 °C) — overwinters outdoors
Watering: keep the compost evenly moist, never letting it dry out completely. Never leave water in the saucer.
Caution: Leaves and flowers are mildly toxic if eaten.
Pruning: in spring, spent flowers only — it flowers on last year’s wood
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Hardy |
| Form | Pot |
| Dimensions | Ø 21 cm |
| Volume | 10 L |
