Photo of Hydrangea aspera garden by Karl Gercens III

Photo by Karl Gercens III

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Hydrangea aspera

Also Known As

  • Hydrangea villosa
  • Rough Leaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

More Options

Hydrangea aspera plant details

Hydrangea aspera is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea aspera

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer
Uses: big flowers, border plant, cottage garden, serrated leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea aspera

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This magnificent but variable 5-6', large-leaved Hydrangea is covered in late summer with ?large heads of pale porcelain-blue flowers, with a ring of lilac-pink or white ray florets.? (Hillier). S-PSh/M (not dry)
This is a HUGE hydrangea, and so very impressive once gets mature. Big flowers at the end of the summer, too. Love to see it looming in the back of the border just waiting to astound and amaze when all the other plants are taking a breather.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Hydrangea aspera plant

How to Grow Hydrangea aspera

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved