hydrangea 'Snowcap'

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A deciduous shrub, to around 2.5m high in cultivation, with an upright habit and large, finely toothed, dark green leaves that are paler and densely hairy underneath. Broad flat flower heads to 25cm across are produced from late spring to early summer, with loose clusters of small, creamy white true flowers surrounded by larger florets, usually white but sometimes turning pink as they mature

Scientific classification

Species: hydrangea 'Snowcap' (Hydrangea heteromalla 'Snowcap')
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of hydrangea 'Snowcap'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of hydrangea 'Snowcap'

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hydrangea 'Snowcap' care guide

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea feed in spring and again 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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