Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa'
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa' (Hydrangea 'Villosa')
is a small wide fully hardy perennial deciduous shrub with purple and cream flowers in mid Summer and late Summer. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are cruciform shaped.
Soil
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 7 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a rounded shrub has an ultimate height of 1.8m / 5.9ft and spread of 2.5m / 8.2ft. It can take 11-15 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and green in Autumn. They are aristate in shape.
Toxicity
Slight in whole plant. Stomach if eaten.
Uses
Borders, city courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, flower arranging, flowering shrub and low maintenance.
Bark
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa' has brown bark with a papery texture.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings, division and grafting.
-17°C / 1.4F 5 to 7 11-15 years 1.8m / 5.9ft 2.5m / 8.2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Hydrangea |
| Specific epithet ? | aspera |
| Cultivar ? | Villosa |
| Common names |
|---|
| Hydrangea 'Villosa' (Ireland) |
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