Hydrangea arbor. 'Candybelle Winegum' - P9

Description
The Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' (Hydrangea arborescens) is a compact small shrub that produces magenta-pink, ball-shaped flowers. These appear from late June to early September. The Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' also has ovate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and spreads to around 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* attractive bronze autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' are medium green, egg-shaped. Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' turns bright bronze in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sevenbark 'Candybelle® Sorbet' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Hydrangea arborescens 'Candybelle® Winegum' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August.

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The magenta-pink, ball-shaped flowers appear from late June to early September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, balcony/patio