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Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa Group'
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Shrub, DeciduousFamily: Hydrangeaceae
- Height: 3mSpread: 3m
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa Group' is a large shrub characterised by its large flattened flowerheads comprising a mixture of tiny blue or purple flowers surrounded by large conspicuous sterile lilac or rose florets, which appear on arching stems in late summer and autumn. It's perfect for growing in a mixed or shrub border. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa Group' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Allow plenty of space for it to grow into. Prune annually to keep in shape.
Find out more:
- How to grow hydrangeas
- How to prune hydrangeas
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Hydrangea ‘Villosa group’ and wildlife
Hydrangea ‘Villosa group’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hydrangea ‘Villosa group’ poisonous?
Hydrangea ‘Villosa group’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage is toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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