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Attractive lace-cap type,long flowering period. The original blue flower colour is maintained in acid soils,and aided by the addition of an acid fertiliser or aluminium sulphate. Prune after flowering. 1.5 x 1.5m.
Attractive lace-cap type,long flowering period. The original blue flower colour is maintained in acid soils,and aided by the addition of an acid fertiliser or aluminium sulphate. Prune after flowering. 1.5 x 1.5m.
Synonyms
Hydrangea macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta
| Unit | 2.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Payless Plants |
| General Hydrangea Information and Links | Origins – Hydrangeas naturally occur in North and South America, China, Japan, Himalayas, and the Philippines. The name Hydrangea comes from Hydra meaning water, and Agos meaning a vessel referring to a cup shaped seed head. Plant Spacing – Plant at least 1 metre apart, and better at 1.5 metres apart. Soil Requirements – Hydrangeas like a free draining organically rich loam. The soil should be loose and friable around a newly planted plant. Avoid sand and clay. Fertilizer – Quality topsoil is naturally slightly acidic and no fertilizer should be required. To make flowers pinker add a small amount of lime to the soil surface. To make flowers go bluer add a small amount of aluminum sulphate to the soil surface. If fertilizer is used a small amount occasionally to the soil surface is preferred to a lot at once. Watering – Hydrangeas do not need watering once established and are mostly drought tolerant. If watering is done after planting, water only occasionally as excessive watering may cause root damage. Wind – Hydrangeas are tolerant of windy conditions and tolerant of semi coastal environments. Pruning – It is not essential for Hydrangeas to be pruned. When it is done pruning consists of removing old flower stems and pruning stems back to 2 buds. Pests and Diseases – Hydrangeas might get a bit of leaf spot, especially in humid conditions. The solution if required is to spray occasionally with a mild fungicide, or wait until leaf drop in winter when most hydrangeas clean themselves. Tub Plants and Cut Flowers – Hydrangeas can be used as a tub plant and as a cut flower. Flowers form on previous seasons stems, and pruning may reduce new seasons flowers. Flower types are mopheads, lacecaps and pannicles. Where do hydrangeas come from? Planting Hydrangeas General Hydrangea care Why won’t my Hydrangea bloom? What is the best fertilizer for Hydrangeas? Are you supposed to cut back Hydrangeas? Do you need to dead head Hydrangeas? What fertilizer to use for blue Hydrangeas? How do I make my Hydrangeas blue? |
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