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round-leaved hydrangea

Hydrangea obtusifolia

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A tender self-clinging, evergreen climber with lightly honey-scented sprays of creamy to yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Foliage is narrow, dark green and glossy

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal against a wall or up a tree, in moist, well-drained loamy soil in sun or dappled sun. Needs a very sheltered position

Pruning

Pruning group 13

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

PrairieGravel GardenConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years