large-leaved scabrous hydrangea

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Macrophylla' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub of lax habit, with large, hairy ovate leaves to 28cm in length. Small, blue-mauve flowers in flat heads are surrounded by white sterile florets

large-leaved scabrous hydrangea

Scientific classification

Species
large-leaved scabrous hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla')
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
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of large-leaved scabrous hydrangea

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of large-leaved scabrous hydrangea

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large-leaved scabrous hydrangea care guide

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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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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