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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lacecaps and mopheads are the most commonly grown hydrangeas in our gardens. Mopheads have full, round heads of large petals, and lacecaps have flattish flower heads of large outer petals and tiny flowers in the centre.

Hydrangea 'Madame Faustin Travouillon' has unusual grey-green flowers, which mature to pink or blue, depending on the soil the plant is grown in.

It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, especially when used in conjunction with other hydrangeas. Flowers are excellent for cutting.

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Hydrangea ‘Madame faustin travouillon’ and wildlife

Hydrangea ‘Madame faustin travouillon’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hydrangea ‘Madame faustin travouillon’ poisonous?

Hydrangea ‘Madame faustin travouillon’ 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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