Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hydrangea macrophylla Storm Cloud Obsidian Collection, Black Stemmed Hydrangea, Big Leaf Hydrangea, Mophead, French Hydrangea, Lacecap,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Rounded, Upright
Description:
The Obsidian Collection includes stunning varieties of Hydrangeas with beautiful dark stems. The unusual black stem colour provides a strong contrasting effect in a winter garden. In springtime, the gorgeous blooms look attractive when used as cut flowers. These vigorous growing varieties will reward you with gorgeous displays of blooms in late spring, set against fresh green foliage. Storm Cloud features large deep pink or dark purple mop top flowers. The colour of Hydrangeas can vary depending on the soil pH.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Hydrangeaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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