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Hydrangea aspera Villosa - Bonnets de grand-mère, Hortensia à feuilles de velours

Hydrangea aspera

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It budded in March and died 15 days later!

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This botanical hydrangea forms a large bush with long, matt, velvety leaves that are very pleasant to the touch, and flowers from July to September. Its flat flower heads bear small fertile purple-violet flowers in the centre and sterile lilac-pink to whitish florets around the edge. It likes partial shade and humus-bearing soil that remains moist. A beautiful plant for woodland edges and large shrub borders.
Flower size
18 cm
Height at maturity
2.25 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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by Alexandra 20 min.
Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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Hydrangea aspera Villosa - Bonnets de grand-mère, Hortensia à feuilles de velours (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea aspera Villosa - Bonnets de grand-mère, Hortensia à feuilles de velours (Foliage) Foliage
Hydrangea aspera Villosa - Bonnets de grand-mère, Hortensia à feuilles de velours (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.25 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 18 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Product reference678491

Planting and care

The Hydrangea aspera Villosa is planted in autumn or spring, when no frost is expected, in partial shade. In regions with cool summers, it tolerates more sun if the soil remains moist; in slightly warmer climates, avoid the afternoon sun. Prepare a wide planting hole and loosen the soil deeply. Incorporate well-rotted compost or leaf mould into poor soils to increase their humus content and their ability to retain moisture. The soil should remain moist, but water must not stagnate around the roots. Water regularly during the first two years and in dry periods; an organic mulch limits soil warming and evaporation. 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Back of border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions This hydrangea needs little pruning. In late winter or early spring, remove faded flowerheads, dead wood and badly placed shoots. Avoid severe pruning, which reduces flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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