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Hydrangea aspera
Also Known As
- Hydrangea villosa
- Rough Leaf Hydrangea
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 6'-10'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
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)
By: Forestfarm
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
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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
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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aka Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 5'-8'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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aka Bigleaf Hydrangea
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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