Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £29.99

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 25cm+)

£29.99

2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants

£44.99

1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+)

£84.99

2 x 10 Litre Potted Plants

£164.99

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Hydrangea Bluebird boasts rich, dark blue centres against a flurry of large, pale blue to pink florets. The two tones contrast in a spectacular manner that makes this shrub truly popular among many gardeners. To compliment the flower heads, this variety also grows striking green-bronze leaves which turn to darker shades of red and purple during the autumn. Please note that in acidic soils, flowerheads will have the best blue tones. In more alkaline soils, the florets will develop more mauve to pink hues.

Bluebird is hardy enough to manage British winter weather so it can be planted within a border, but it is also compact enough to also be grown in a patio pot. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 100cm (39").

Plant Size Height Up to 100cm (39in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiocottage gardenscut flower gardenspecimen plant

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (T66749P)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 25cm+) (66257)
1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+) (KB2716)
2 x 10 Litre Potted Plants (KB2717)

Hydrangea serrata prefers a sunny or semi shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow hydrangea plants in any rich fertile, moist soil. Improve the soil prior to planting by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Alternatively plant hydrangea serrata in patio containers in soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.

Water regularly until plants are fully established. Leave the faded hydrangea flower heads in place until the new buds swell in spring to protect the delicate buds from frost damage. Prune after flowering, reducing the stems to restrict their growth to the available space and to improve the shape of the plant. If necessary, Hydrangea paniculata will tolerate hard pruning of the oldest stems to a few buds from ground level. This will also encourage larger flower heads to be produced. After pruning hydrangeas, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant. Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten.

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