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Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana
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HydrangeaShrub, DeciduousFamily: Hydrangeaceae
- Height: 3mSpread: 3m
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Most hydrangeas grown in British gardens have glossy dark green leaves and large flower-heads. Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana, however, has dull green leaves with bristly hairs on top and a grey down underneath. Its huge flowers appear from late summer to mid-autumn. The inner flowers on the head are small and blue to deep purple, whereas the outer petals are larger and white, occasionally flushed with deep pink.
For best results grow Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Find out more:
- How to grow hydrangeas
- How to prune hydrangeas
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Hydrangea ‘Aspera’ and wildlife
Hydrangea ‘Aspera’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hydrangea ‘Aspera’ poisonous?
Hydrangea ‘Aspera’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage is toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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