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two-lobed false hydrangea

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A clump-forming perennial with toothed, oval leaves with a characteristic fish-tail split at the tip. Height 40cm (16in). In summer branched clusters of pure white, hydrangea-like flowers with yellow stamens are borne above the foliage.

Scientific classification

Species: two-lobed false hydrangea (Hydrangea bifida)
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of two-lobed false hydrangea

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of two-lobed false hydrangea

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two-lobed false hydrangea care guide

Maintain evenly moist root soil, avoid standing water around roots
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Maintain evenly moist root soil, avoid standing water around roots

Fertilizing

Acidic flowering shrub feed monthly spring through mid-autumn season

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back dead stems in autumn/winter

Propagation

Propagate from seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Germination is erratic. Seedlings take several years to reach flowering size. Alternatively, divide clumps in early spring. These can be slow to re-establish.