Hydrangea macrophylla Leuchtfeuer, 3L
£20.00
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notes
This deciduous shrub bears mop head clusters of flowers in summer, which range in colour from red to rose to purple depending on the pH level of the soil. The foliage will also change, throwing more yellow or red hues in autumn. Whether planted in a border or as a statement in a container, (its sturdy stems make it ideal for planting in a pot), this plant awards real impact to the garden with its sheer profusion of bold colour.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L
- Height and Spread: H: 150cm (4ft 11in) x W: 150cm (4ft 11in)
Features
notes
This deciduous shrub bears mop head clusters of flowers in summer, which range in colour from red to rose to purple depending on the pH level of the soil. The foliage will also change, throwing more yellow or red hues in autumn. Whether planted in a border or as a statement in a container, (its sturdy stems make it ideal for planting in a pot), this plant awards real impact to the garden with its sheer profusion of bold colour.
Insights
Macrophylla hydrangeas (also known as French hydrangeas) originated in Japan and have spread across the world, becoming naturalised in some countries
Details
- Flowering: July - September
Planting
- All soil types
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Prune with care – it is advisable to leave flower heads on over the winter to protect new shoots.
- Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Cut back in early spring (as it blooms on new wood, the later it is done, the later it will flower)
- Protect from cold, drying winds
- For the best red coloured flowers, grow in alkaline soil
- Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten
Glossary