Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Nigra'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy
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.

Plant Strengths: Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.


Common Missspellings: Hidrangea, Hydrangia, Hydraingea, Hidrangia, Hydrengea
Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Nigra'
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