Hydrangea macr. Purple

A classic Hydrangea macrophylla with bright green, serrated leaves and impressively large summer flowerheads that carry through into early autumn. The dried heads can be left on the plant over winter for structure, then prune in March. Best in partial shade with moisture-retentive soil, it makes a superb choice for borders, courtyards and cottage-style plantings, and is excellent for cut flowers. Eventual size around 1.5m x 1.5m.

Position: Partial shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
leafcolour:green
flowering:june
flowering:july
flowering:august
flowering:september
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden