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hydrangea [Glam Rock]

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A deciduous shrub with broadly ovate, toothed leaves, and domed clusters of flowers in summer. Flowers are brightly coloured, bluish purple in the centre and bright pink with lime green splashes on the petals. Colours will vary depending on the pH of the soil, being more blue in more acidic soils.

Scientific classification

Species: hydrangea [Glam Rock] (Hydrangea macrophylla Glam Rock ('Horwack'))
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of hydrangea [Glam Rock]

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of hydrangea [Glam Rock]

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hydrangea [Glam Rock] care guide

Consistent mild damp substrate, never let root ball dry out completely
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Consistent mild damp substrate, never let root ball dry out completely

Fertilizing

Acid-loving hydrangea feed monthly spring until blooming finishes fully

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 hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Soil additives may be required to maintain specific flower colours. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

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