Hydrangea aspera - 60-80 CM C12

Description
The Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera) is a shrub that produces purple flowers. They appear from July to August. The Rough-leaved hydrangea also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rough-leaved hydrangea are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Rough-leaved hydrangea has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rough-leaved hydrangea is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
Pruning is necessary approx. every three years (thinning out).

Flower
The purple flowers appear from July to August. These grow to about 15 - 30 cm in size.

Use
Cottage garden, balcony/patio, solitary planting, group planting, ornamental shrub