Planting and Growing hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm 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 feed in spring and again early summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Hydrangea feed in spring and again early summer
Learn more →How to Prune hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
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 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, although tolerant of sun if the ground remains moist. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'?
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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, scale insects and vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hydrangea 'Queen Elizabeth'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling