Planting and Growing paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep regular watering, reduce moisture intake once autumn cooling begins |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
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| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Woody shrub feed every five weeks from spring up to mid summer time |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Deep regular watering, reduce moisture intake once autumn cooling begins
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Woody shrub feed every five weeks from spring up to mid summer time
Learn more →How to Prune paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Learn more →How to Transplant paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
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Learn more →How to Care for paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
Grow in moist but well-drained moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
Learn more →How to Repot paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of paniculate hydrangea 'Big Ben'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling