Hydrangea French Bolero Pink, 6L
£40.00
notes
This astonishing variety is described as a garland hydrangea, producing up to six times more flowers than most other cultivars. On each pair of leaves, it carries up to six large lace cap flowerheads, creating a garland effect which explains its name. Flowers bloom all up the stem rather than at the tips. The pink blooms are blushed with just a hint of white, creating a romantic display over a long season, from early summer to autumn.
Dimensions
- 6L
- Height and Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x 150cm (4ft 11in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
This astonishing variety is described as a garland hydrangea, producing up to six times more flowers than most other cultivars. On each pair of leaves, it carries up to six large lace cap flowerheads, creating a garland effect which explains its name. Flowers bloom all up the stem rather than at the tips. The pink blooms are blushed with just a hint of white, creating a romantic display over a long season, from early summer to autumn.
Insights
This hardy perennial shrub, Hydrangea 'French Bolero' is a modern hybrid of 2 species, H. scandens and H. macrophllya and has a dense, rounded habit that makes it perfect in a patio container. Alternatively, plant it as a specimen or in a lightly shaded border, where it will add elegance to your planting scheme. It is also good for cutting and in dried arrangements.
Details
- Flowers: June to September
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- This flowers of this variety will react to the acidity of the soil- retaining their pink colour in alkaline soil or turning blue and purple in acidic soil.
- Feed and water this variety regularly but do not allow the soil to become waterlogged.
- Mulch in spring. Can cause irritation so wear gloves when handling. Water generously, especially if planted in a container. Prune in spring as soon as the risk of frost is over.
Glossary
Cottage Garden
