Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa'

A beautiful selection of Hydrangea which has large, long-lasting, lilac-blue flowers in late summer, popular with insects, particularly bees and butterflies. The leaves are somewhat hairy, although not as hairy as those of the Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana.

Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa' makes a fine flowering plant for a shady, flowering border.

• Position: Full sun in cooler areas or light, dappled or partial to fairly heavy shade. Avoid very hot, sunny positions as the leaves may scorch in summer.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August - September.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a medium sized to large branching shrub once established.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: The flowers will be a lilac-blue colour in acidic soils and turn purple or pink on neutral or slightly alkali soils.