Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' - SOLITAIR 125-150 CM C15
Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' - SOLITAIR 125-150 CM C15
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 semi-shady, wind-protected position.
Soil
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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

- Article number20
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EAN codeHYAMACRO-SO125150C15
- Latin nameHydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'
- catalogLandscape shop