Hydrangea arbor. 'Riven Lace' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
The Sevenbark 'Riven Lace' (Hydrangea arborescens) is an upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, emerald-green leaves. It also bears creamy white, disc-shaped flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace', Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Sevenbark 'Riven Lace' are emerald green, egg-shaped and slit. Sevenbark 'Riven Lace' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sevenbark 'Riven Lace' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sevenbark 'Riven Lace' is an upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide.

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 'Riven Lace' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 creamy white, disc-shaped flowers appear from June to July.

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