Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' - 100-125 CM C20

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hydrangea aspera ssp. strigosa.

Bulletpoints
* sensitive to late frost

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Rough-leaved hydrangea 'Macrophylla' is upright and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Pruning is necessary approx. every three years (thinning out).

Flower
Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' produces purple, pink-blue flowers from July to August. These grow to around 15 - 30 cm tall.

Use
cottage garden, balcony/terrace, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub