Hydrangea serrata 'PREZIOSA'

Hydrangea serrata 'PREZIOSA'
mountain hydrangea, tea of heaven

SIZE/TYPE	medium-sized shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	1-1.5m
USUAL WIDTH	0.5-1m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	pink
BLOOMING TIME	July - September
LOCATION	full to partial sun
SOIL TYPE	neutral to alkaline
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS	evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)	6 (down to -23°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Deciduous broadleaf Summer blooms

Mountain hydrangea is an elegant species of hydrangeas. Preziosa is a variety with pink or red inflorescence composed of sterile flowers. Deciduous leaves are mid green and have serrated margins. They are enriched with red-purple shades same as stems which bring an extra colourful effect. The shrub is erect, dense and compact.

Hydrangeas love humus-rich, constantly moist but well-drained soil. For pink shades make sure the soil is neutral or alkaline. You can use selective fertilizers to encourage flowering. Mountain hydrangea is hardier than mop-head hydrangea, still, we recommend growing it in a position sheltered from harsh winter winds. Hardy to about -23°C (USDA zone 6).

Last update 18-07-2010

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