Hydrangea macrophylla ‘White’ – mophead hydrangea
Description
A really popular, white-flowering macrophylla hydrangea. These elegant, deciduous ‘mophead’ shrubs are always in high demand, either for their decorative qualities as a specimen plant on the patio, in a border or used to line a path or walkway. Eventual height 2.5m & spread 2.5m Flowering Period: June to October Position: Full Sun / Light Shade Rate of Growth:
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilHardiness:
Fully hardyHow to care for Hydrangea macrophylla Pink:
Improve the soil prior to planting by adding plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost, adding mycorrhizal fungi (Root grow) to aid establishment. Hydrangeas do not like to dry out so keep them well watered during hot, dry weather. If they do start to suffer, soak the roots with a hose and they 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 well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.