hydrangea 'Mauvette'

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A large deciduous shrub to around 2.5m high, with ovate green leaves that are softly hairy beneath. Produces domed flower heads in late summer, with small, reddish purple flowers in the centre and larger pale pink sterile florets around the outside

Scientific classification

Species: hydrangea 'Mauvette' (Hydrangea aspera 'Mauvette')
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: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of hydrangea 'Mauvette'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of hydrangea 'Mauvette'

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hydrangea 'Mauvette' care guide

Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again after flowering.

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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