Hydrangea m. 'Nanping' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Bauernhortensie 'Nanping' (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a bushy, upright small shrub that produces pale pink, plate-shaped flowers. They appear from June to August. The Bauernhortensie 'Nanping' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.25 m and grows to around 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sturdy Nanping'.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Bauernhortensie 'Nanping' are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Bauernhortensie 'Nanping' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bauernhortensie 'Nanping' is a bushy and upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.25 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady 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).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from April to October - Fertilise: Monthly from March to July - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Old inflorescences and dry wood are removed in spring. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose. - Over the years, blue-flowering hydrangeas will often only flower in pink. To prevent this, 'Hydrangea Blue' can be used to help. It contains the aluminium responsible for the blue colouring.

Flower
The pale pink, plate-shaped flowers appear from June to August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, cottage garden, balcony/patio

Root
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nanping' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.