Hydrangea

 Purchased from Rosemount Nursery in June 2019.

Hardy, deciduous shrub with large, spectacular flower heads in summer.   Ideal for shady garden beds.

Requires moist, well drained soil in a partly shaded site, protected from hot sun and strong winds.  Prune Old stems that have flowered by 1/3rd as soon after flowering as possible.  Fertilise in spring.  Keep moist during the summer and mulch.  Water from ground level.

Great for pots

 Located in Fernery, it came down with white fungus, heavily pruned & sprayed with white oil and re-located to 'nursery' area.  It has regained it's growth.

Pic Oct 2020 

Relocated to Mediterranean garden with sun protection from Brunsfelsia, but the fungus is back. It did have one pink flower head in November, very pretty.

Pic December 2020