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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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5-8 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
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Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Other names: Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue' , Bigleaf hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'
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Genus: Hydrangea
Variety or cultivar: 'Nikko Blue' _ 'Nikko Blue' is a deciduous, rounded shrub whcih is part of the hortensia or mophead group. It has large, green leaves and domed, blue flowers throughout summer.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer
Foliage: Green, Flushed pink in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' (Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue' ) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 5-8 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.
pH affects flower colour = blue color in highly acidic soils and pink color in slightly acidic to alkaline soils. The more sun the more water will be required.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
bryn
the write up on your site is a little confusing - when should Nikko Blue be pruned and how hard? I notice that people in the town where I live have a tendency to prune Hyd. in early spring - I am in Wash. US, it rains and snows - US 7b hardiness....
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