Hydrangea macrophylla

FACTS
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Family Saxifragaceae
Name Hydrangea macrophylla
Popular name
Watering Always keep the compost moist, but avoid overwatering.
Feeding At approx. every fourth watering in the growing season.
Location Outdoor/indoor
Light Thrives best in semi-shade - shade.
Origin Asia
Application Perennial (tree, shrub) which can be planted out from early spring and is totally winter-hardy.
Season(s) Jan-Nov
Function Mini-plants , Large plants, Seedlings - pot plants
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