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
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hydrangea 'Rotschwanz' · Pests & diseases
hydrangea 'Rotschwanz' · Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rotschwanz'
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade or grow in sun if soil remains reliably moist. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice
Watering: Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weatherSunlight: Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling