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