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Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Heinrish Seidel'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Hydrangea macrophylla - Cultivation Notes

Shrubby Hydrangeas prefer a humus rich soil which is well drained, ideally in half or full sun. Plant in sheltered locations away from cold winds. Cut weak stems / flower heads in spring. Best planted neutral / acid soils, mulch yearly with compost.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Hydrangea macrophylla:
  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • Attractive autumn colour
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Hydrangea macrophylla:
  • Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting

Common Missspellings: Hidrangea, Hydrangia, Hydraingea, Hidrangia, Hydrengea


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Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Heinrish Seidel'

This plant is available from Crocus:


Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer Pink ('Bailmer') (hydrangea)

A profusion of pink mophead flowers.

Availability: available to order from spring 2013.

Size: 5 litre pot.

£22.99 £14.99

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