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rough-leaved hydrangea 'Bellevue'

Also known as: hydrangea 'Bellevue'

A large deciduous shrub up to 3m high, with large, soft dark green leaves, sometimes up to 50cm long, that are softly hairy beneath. Produces large, broad, slightly domed flower heads up to 30cm across in late summer, with small, deep purple flowers in the centre and large white sterile florets around the outside

Scientific classification

Species: rough-leaved hydrangea 'Bellevue' (Hydrangea aspera 'Bellevue')
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of rough-leaved hydrangea 'Bellevue'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of rough-leaved hydrangea 'Bellevue'

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rough-leaved hydrangea 'Bellevue' care guide

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in a lightly shaded spot with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

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