Hydrangea aspera sargentiana - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera) is an upright, loose shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from the end of July to mid-September. The Rough-leaved hydrangea also has hairy, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic 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 sargentiana.

Bulletpoints
* sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Rough-leaved hydrangea are dark green, ovate, hairy, opposite, with entire margins.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Rough-leaved hydrangea is an upright and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Hydrangea aspera ssp. sargentiana 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).

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

Flower
The purple flowers of the Rough-leaved hydrangea appear in panicles from the end of July to mid-September. These grow to about 15 - 30 cm tall.

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

Root
Stoloniferous, sparsely branched.