Hydrangea macrophylla 'Generale Vicomtesse de Vibraye'

Please be aware that the water supply on our nursery is alkaline and frequently our blue flowering Hydrangea varieties will have pinkish or purple flowers when they arrive with you, despite having been grown here in an acidic compost.

This colour will continue for several months after planting before changing to reflect the new soil conditions in your garden.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Generale Vicomtesse de Vibraye'  grows to be a medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)

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