Planting and Growing hydrangea 'Amethyst'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
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 · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer
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. Prune in late spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate hydrangea 'Amethyst'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
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'?
Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in part shade, although tolerant of sun if soil remains moist. 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, grey moulds, powdery mildews and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hydrangea 'Amethyst'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling