Seemann's hydrangea
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H. seemanii is a woody, evergreen climber with aerial roots and leathery leaves up to 15cm long. Domed flower-heads, composed of greenish-white, fertile flowers surrounded by white bracts, appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Seemann's hydrangea (Hydrangea seemannii)
- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Seemann's hydrangea
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Seemann's hydrangea
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Seemann's hydrangea care guide
- Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingHydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or shade, in a moist but well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Will only tolerate a few degrees of frost
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Common pests and 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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