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large-leaved scabrous hydrangea

Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

'Macrophylla' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub of lax habit, with large, hairy ovate leaves to 28cm in length. Small, blue-mauve flowers in flat heads are surrounded by white sterile florets

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids, capsid bug and hydrangea scale may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years