Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Hydrangea serrata, lacecap hydrangeas, are compact deciduous shrubs with clusters of small fertile flowers, surrounded by showy sterile flowers, in summer.

Hydrangea serrata 'Mont Aso' was discovered growing on Mount Aso in Japan. It is a compact cultivar that bears flat flowerheads of pink, blue or purple - the flowers are lilac-blue on acidic soils and purple or pink on neutral or slightly alkaline soils. The foliage colours up beautifully in autumn, with tints of red, orange and purple.

Hydrangea serrata 'Mont Aso' prefers moist, fertile soil. It looks good growing with other hydrangeas or shrubs, or large perennials.

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Hydrangea ‘Mont aso’ and wildlife

Hydrangea ‘Mont aso’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hydrangea ‘Mont aso’ poisonous?

Hydrangea ‘Mont aso’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Hydrangea 'Mont Aso'
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