Hydrangea involucrata 'Hortensis' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hydrangea 'Hortensis' (Hydrangea involucrata) is a bushy, broad, compact garden plant that produces white-pink flowers. They appear from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Hydrangea 'Hortensis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hydrangea 'Hortensis' is bushy, broad and compact in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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
Over the years, blue-flowering hydrangeas will often only produce pink flowers. To prevent this, 'Hydrangea Blue' can be used to help. It contains the aluminium responsible for the blue colouring.

Flower
The white-pink flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture