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

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
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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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