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Beginner
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana
Other names: Sargent hydrangea, Hydrangea sargentiana
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Genus: Hydrangea
Species: H. aspera subsp. sargentiana - H. aspera subsp. sargentiana is an upright, mid-sized, open, deciduous shrub with peeling bark and large, velvety, ovate, dark-green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears flowers in large flat heads, with purple or blue petals surrounded by white ray florets.
Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue, White, Purple in Summer; White, Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Open branches, Upright
Toxicity: Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana (Sargent hydrangea) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in sun or partial shade.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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