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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'
English Bluebell 

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'
Common name

English Bluebell

Group

Shrubs

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Description

A rounded shrub with glossy; dark green leaves and mophead flowers of rich pink to purple-blue from mid to late summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1m
Ultimate spread
1.5m

Colour

Flowers
Pink; Purple; Blue in July; August
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Orange in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Late winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Remove crossing branches to help framework
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds;Mulch
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Capsid bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
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Regular 10 litre 30-40 cm --- £23.69 £ 9
Regular 3 litre 40-60 cm --- £4.62 £ 182