Hydrangea aspera are native to the Himalayas through to Taiwan. Deciduous and growing to 6ft (2m) it is characterised by large lace-cap flower heads with inner small flowers and a ring of larger flowers. Also known as the rough leaved hydrangea.
Hardy to Zone 7 Hydrangea aspera prefer a humus rich moist well drained soil and are naturally found in a woodland setting. Part shade or dappled shade is best with protection from afternoon sun.
Care
Suited to USDA Zones 5 – 9..
Like most Hydrangea, aspera prefer a humus rich moist well drained soil and are naturally found in a woodland setting.
Dappled shade is best with protection from afternoon sun although these Hydrangea are more tolerant of heat than some others.
Varieties
- Hydrangea aspera macrophylla is characterised by large foliage.
- Hydrangea aspera strigosa is another “lace-cap” that has violet centre flowers and ring paler outer petals. More tolerant of sun that others with naturally drooping foliage.
- Hydrangea aspera sargentiana has large foliage and will grow to 9ft (3m).
- Hydrangea aspera villosa has course ( hairy) dark green foliage and an attractive flat flower head.
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