Hydrangea macrophylla/scandens French Bolero 13cm Potted Plant x 1
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Hydrangea ‘French Bolero’ boasts six times more flowers than the average hydrangea! This new variety bears flowers along the length of each stem, which burst from strong lateral buds, creating the most free-flowering display you’ve ever seen! 'French Bolero' is a modern hybrid of two species, H. scandens and H. macrophllya. and like its second parent its blooms are large and change colour with the acidicity of the soil. In alkaline soils blooms are pink, whilst acidic soil produces shades of purple and blue. Hydrangea ‘French Bolero’ has a compact, spreading habit and is perfect for lightly shaded borders. It makes an elegant patio plant too. Height and spread: 100cm (39").Hydrangeas prefers a position in shade or semi-shade, 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 macrophylla in patio containers in ericaceous compost.Product specifications:Position: Sun Or Semi Shade Or Dappled ShadeHeight: Up to 100cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 100cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Hydrangea ‘French Bolero’ 13cm potted plantFlowering period – June to SeptemberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
- Flowering period - Summer
- Soil pH - Acid
- H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)
Features and benefits
- Flowers are borne along the length of each stem, creating the most free-flowering display you’ve ever seen!
- With a compact, spreading habit, this deciduous shrub is perfect for lightly shaded borders and makes an elegant patio plant
- A modern hybrid of two species – H. scandens and H. macrophllya – with large blooms that change colour with the acidity of the soil
- Supplied as Hydrangea ‘French Bolero’ 1x 13cm potted plant
Specifications
Variety | Hydrangea |
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Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
Scented | Unscented |
Flowering period | Summer |
Plant position | Shady, sheltered areas |
Soil type | Compost |
Soil moisture | Moist, fertile & well drained |
Soil pH | Acid |
Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
Product code | 5057554163953 |