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hydrangea [Curly Sparkle] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hydrangea [Curly Sparkle]

Hydrangea macrophylla Curly Sparkle ('H213901'^PBR) (H)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub to 1.5m high with broadly oval, toothed dark green leaves. Dome-shaped clusters of flowers are produced in summer, initially light green and developing into shades from near red to purple and blue, and with rippled edges to the petals giving a frilly appearance. Flower colour will vary depending on the growing medium

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in a lightly shaded spot with shelter from direct hot sun. Mulch annually in spring. Soil additives may be required to maintain specific flower colours; blue colours are best maintained by growing in acidic soil or ericaceous compost. See hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

See pruning group 4 (hydrangeas)

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years