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hydrangea [Magical Vesuvio] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hydrangea [Magical Vesuvio]

Hydrangea paniculata Magical Vesuvio ('Kolmavesu'^PBR) (Magical Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub to 1.5m high, with dark green, narrowly ovate leaves on dark red-brown stems. Flowers are produced in late summer, in loose conical clusters, opening creamy white and maturing to pale pink and then deep reddish pink. Flower colour develops from the base of the flower head upwards, giving the clusters a two-toned appearance

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in sun or part-day shade. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Cut back to a framework in spring; see pruning group 4 (hydrangeas) for more detailed advice

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 Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years