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entire-leaved hydrangea

Hydrangea integrifolia

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, self-clinging climber, with glossy, serrated, fresh green leaves, bronzy when young. Large, golf ball-like flower buds are produed in mid-summer, opening to masses of frothy, creamy-white flowers reminiscent of shrubby lacecap hydrangeas

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade or sun if the soil remains reliably moist and the roots are shaded. May take 5-7 years to flower and flowering will be reduced in heavy shade. See hydrangea cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Minimal pruning requred

Propagation

Propagate by layering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug and hydrangea scale

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

PrairieWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years