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56800 Taupont – 18, rue des Hortensias
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July and August Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm (non-stop)
56800 Taupont – 18, rue des Hortensias
28.00€
Platycrater arguta
Hardiness : Fairly good hardiness, down to -12°C.
Uses and interest: This collector’s plant belongs to the large family of hydrangeacea. Given its low development, this specimen will be perfectly highlighted in a rock garden or at the front of a border. The flowers, once spent, remain decorative and are very amusing to rediscover. Heads up to collectors!
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| Weight | 1.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Tailles disponibles | 2/3 liters (2 years), 4/5 liters (2 to 3 years), 7 liters (2 to 4 years) |
| Utilisation et intérêts | For creating a border, For potting, To create a rock garden |
| Couleur de la fleur | |
| Exposition | Shade (=bright space but in shade) |
| Forme de la fleur | |
| Genre et espèce | |
| Hauteur Adulte | 0.60m to 0.80m |
| Période de floraison | From mid-June to September |
| Détail des sépales | Disjunct sepals |
By convention, the term “hydrangea” refers to all plants with well-rounded flowers. All other shapes (flat, cone-shaped, etc.) are classified as hydrangeas.
Hydrangea is the Latin word, hortensia the French word.
From May to September; some are repeat bloomers until October or even November.
The smallest measure between 60 and 80 cm. The largest up to 3 m, not counting climbing varieties which can reach 5 to 8 m.
Hydrangeas can be planted in several exposures: full sun, partial shade, shade…
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It is the soil pH that determines the color of the hydrangea.
It must be grown in soil that is both acidic (pH between 4.5 and 6) and rich in assimilable aluminum.
If your soil is slightly acidic or neutral (pH between 6.5 and 7), you will need to add alum.
It must be grown in soil that is slightly acidic or neutral (pH between 6.5 and 7).
If your soil is acidic (pH between 4.5 and 6), you can add fossilized seaweed.
It depends on the space you have available. For a balcony or small terrace, opt for a compact variety (40 to 80 cm). In the ground, classic hydrangeas can reach 1.5 to 2 meters in height.
You can keep them in pots for a few weeks after purchase, provided you water them well. For good long-term development, it is recommended to replant them in the ground or in a larger pot within the following month.
