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hydrangea 'Amethyst' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hydrangea 'Amethyst'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Amethyst' (H/d)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A compact shrub to about 1m with broad, serrated foliage. Tight, rounded, flowerheads appear from mid-summer into autumn, comprising single or double florets, which are pale blue on acid soil, puplish pink on alkaline soil

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in part shade, although tolerant of sun if soil remains moist. See hydrangea cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 4 in late spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, grey moulds, powdery mildews and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years