Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirotae’ (Hydrangea). This species is a broad bushy deciduous shrub with elliptical medium green leaves. The single flowers are pink or purple blooms in the summer.
Deciduous, Shrub
Asia, N & S America
Grown for their mainly domed or flattened flower heads which are good for drying. Suitable for coastal conditions.Grown for their mainly domed or flattened flower heads which are good for drying. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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You will need to grow in well-drained humus-rich moderately fertile soil.
Sow the seeds in the spring in the spring, or by root softwood cuttings.
Watch out for leaf, spot, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew and red spider mites.
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