Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
The Rough-leaved hydrangea 'Macrophylla' (Hydrangea aspera) is an upright, loose shrub that produces purple or pink-blue flowers. They appear from July to August. The Rough-leaved hydrangea 'Macrophylla' also has hairy, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea aspera ssp. strigosa.

Bulletpoints
* sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rough-leaved hydrangea 'Macrophylla' are dark green, lanceolate, hairy and opposite. They are about 20 - 35 cm tall.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Rough-leaved hydrangea 'Macrophylla' is an upright and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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
Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' produces purple, pink-blue flowers from July to August. These grow to about 15 - 30 cm tall.

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