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bracted hydrangea

Hydrangea involucrata 'Plena' (d)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Common Names: hydrangea 'Plena'

About this plant

A small, deciduous shrub to 50cm, with broadly ovate leaves. The delicate flowerheads consist of many pink-purple fertile flowers, surrounded by double, creamy florets and are produced in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. See hydrangea cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug and hydrangea scale

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years