Planting and Growing hydrangea 'Amethyst'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Consistently damp soil layer, mulch top to retain stable humidity |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Acidic woody shrub feed twice each spring and early summer season |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Consistently damp soil layer, mulch top to retain stable humidity
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Acidic woody shrub feed twice each spring and early summer season
Learn more →How to Prune hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Use the method for the hydrangea type: remove faded mophead flowers to the first healthy bud pair; paniculata and arborescens may have last year's stems shortened to healthy bud pairs. Climbing hydrangeas need overlong shoots trimmed after flowering. Most types are pruned in late winter or early spring; climbing hydrangeas are pruned after flowering in summer.
Learn more →How to Propagate hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter. This species can also produce offsets from the roots, which can be removed for propagation
Learn more →How to Transplant hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hydrangea 'Amethyst' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Autumn colours are best when grown in full sun, but will also tolerate light shade. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
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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, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hydrangea 'Amethyst'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling