Hydrangea Altona

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Hydrangea macrophylla Altona, Hortensja Altona

Hydrangea macrophylla Altona produces large and showy balls of flowers from summer through autumn which are either blue or rose-pink depending on the soil pH level. The flowers are complemented by large, green leaves as is grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Hydrangea Altona is a great variety for including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, growing as an informal hedge, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, or including in a cottage garden.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hydrangea macrophylla Altona, Hortensja Altona

Hydrangea Altona Details

Hydrangea Altona produces large and showy balls of flowers from summer through autumn which are either blue or rose-pink depending on the soil pH level. On neutral soils the flowers are pink-mauve with white centres. The flowers literally transform the plant and are complemented by large, green leaves that are both lush and fresh in appearance. It grows as a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Best growth is achieved in a full sun or partial shade position on a well-drained, sheltered site with a slightly acidic soil. This Hydrangea is hardy to cool climates, frost, and short periods of dry. Hydrangea Altona is a great variety for including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, growing as an informal hedge, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, or including in a cottage garden.