Rough-leaved Hydrangea

Flattened heads of beautiful, blue-purple or rich blue flowers from August to September and velvety, dark green leaves. This elegant, deciduous hydrangea is one of loveliest August-flowering shrubs. Performing best in partial shade, it's perfect for the back of a partly shady border with moist but well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August to September Flower colour: blue-purple or rich blue (may be pink on alkaline soils)Other features: contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies; the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care:Requires minimal pruning. Where necessary remove misplaced or diseased shoots in spring Goes well with:Hosta 'Halcyon', Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Brunnera macrophylla, Helleborus orientalis, Galanthus nivalis
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