Macrophylla perform best in a part shade position sheltered form the hot sun and wind with a rich, porous, moist soil. Dead head and prune to shape after flowering, Hydrangeas can be cut back quite hard if need be. Feed with an organic slow release fertiliser in late spring. White varieties do not change colour, no matter the pH.
Height 2m, width 1.5m
Hydrangeas are a timeless, traditional favourite, these deciduous shrubs dazzle with flower colours of medium deep pink flowers. ‘Ball’ varieties are named accordingly with large, balls of flowers on display in summer.