Hydrangea macr. White

Hydrangea macr. White

A classic bigleaf hydrangea with large, glossy green leaves and showy white mophead blooms in summer. Deciduous and of moderate growth, it thrives in sun or light shade and moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Hardy in most UK regions, it benefits from shelter from cold, drying winds. Ideal as a focal shrub in mixed borders or for brightening lightly shaded spots; also suitable for containers. Prune after flowering, removing spent heads and the oldest stems to encourage strong new growth.

Position: Sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:july
flowering:august
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden