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Hydrangea Macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta | Lacecap Hydrangea
Hydrangea Macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta | Lacecap Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta | Lacecap Hydrangea

SKU: PL00003316
2 litre pot
£19.99
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Overview

One of the most popular lacecap hydrangeas, this has flattened heads of rich blue, mauve or pink flowers depending on the acidity (pH) of the soil. These appear from July to August over coarsely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. It's best in moist soil in partial shade and looks wonderful towards the back of a mixed or shrub border, particularly when planted with other hydrangeas. Please note that the flowers of this hydrangea may arrive with pink or pinkish tones in our nursery compost mix. Hydrangeas give their best blue flowers on acidic soils with a pH of 5.5. When grown on neutral to alkaline soil, the flowers will predominantly be pink, although you may also get blue or mauve blooms. To ensure that your hydrangea has blue-toned flowers, make sure the pH does not creep above 6.5. To lower the pH on neutral soils, treat the plant annually with a hydrangea flower colourant containing aluminium salts or lower the pH using soil acidifiers such as sulphur and sulphate of iron and adding composted material.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Toxicity: Skin allergen, harmful to pets if eaten

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.

Warning

Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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