Hydrangea aspera 'Mauvette'
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Description
An eye-catching cultivar,
Hydrangea aspera 'Mauvette' has large lacecap clusters of mauve-pink flowers in late summer. The leaves are soft and velvety and similar to those of a
Hydrangea aspera subsp.
sargentiana in appearance, although this it is a smaller plant. An excellent
Hydrangea for a shady border!
Features
- Common name: Rough-leaved Hydrangea.
- Position: Partial shade.
- Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: July - September.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Medium sized branching shrub with a rounded habit once established.
- Height: 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged stems in late winter or early spring.
- Notes: Hydrangea aspera 'Mauvette' is particularly spectacular when planted in small groups.
- Size: 3L containers