Hydrangea chinensis f. macrosepala

Synonyms

Hydrangea angustipetala f. macrosepala, Hydrangea scandens subsp. chinensis f. macrosepala

Shrubs

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A compact, deciduous shrub with narrow, elliptic leaves. Flowers in late spring to early summer, producing corymbs of cream fertile flowers surrounded by large white florets fading to yellow.

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity: No preference

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H3

Botanical Details

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Bushy
Potentially harmful: May cause mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus: Hydrangea can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, or self-clinging climbers, with flowers in clusters usually comprising both small fertile and more showy sterile flowers; often good autumn colour
Name Status: Correct

How to Grow

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds