Hortensia 21 cm

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — ornamental shrub.

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) – ornamental shrub. The hydrangea forms spectacular globe-shaped flower heads; the colour (blue/pink) varies with soil acidity.

Benefits

• Decorative flowering
• Rustic, easy to maintain

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide partial shade.
• Summer: Water consistently, without excess.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla
• Botanical family: Hydrangeaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Exposure: Partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -20 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 100-250 cm
• Mature width: 100-200 cm
• Flowering period: June–September
• Flower colour: Blue / pink / white
• Fragrance: Subtle
• Soil: Fertile, well drained
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: High
• Fertilising: Spring
• Pruning: After flowering
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4019247
• EAN code: 6420384019247

Warnings

• Needs constant moisture
• The colour depends on the soil pH
• Protect from scorching midday sun

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Partial shade; high watering. The hydrangea forms spectacular globe-shaped flower heads; the colour (blue/pink) varies with soil acidity.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: June-September.