Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangea aspera subsp.sargentiana
Rough-leaved Hydrangea, Sargent's Hydrangea
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Description
The Hydrangea asperasargentiana is a rare botanical bush found in our gardens. It is spectacular due to its large, dark green velvet leaves with a grey and fluffy underside. Its appearance can evoke that of a tree fern in the shade of an undergrowth. In the summer, it blooms, producing large, slightly rounded mauve-violet flower heads and adorned with a few white flowers. The colours of its flowers are not influenced by soil pH. This slightly suckering species is ideal for large spaces or used as a backdrop for its exotic character and ease of cultivation in ordinary soil that is not too dry.
The Hydrangea aspera is a large, hardy bush that belongs to the Hydrangea family. It's originally from southern and eastern Asia and has great variability. The bush is closely related to hydrangeas, with large leaves and ball-shaped flower heads. The former subspecies sargentiana is now recognised as a separate species belonging to the Hydrangea family. Its origins are in central China's dense forests covering the valleys and mountain slopes. It was introduced to Europe in 1908.
The bush is beautiful and bushy, with erect main and flexible secondary branches. These branches are slightly arched and responsible for the rounded and spreading silhouette of the plant, which can sometimes be irregular. When fully mature, the bush reaches about 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) in all directions. Its flowering period lasts 3 weeks, starting from the end of July, which is shorter than usual hydrangeas.
This species has a flower head of 25 cm (9.8 in) wide. It consists of small flowers arranged in a parasol shape. The larger and less numerous sterile florets form a very sparse crown around the small fertile flowers. The fertile flowers are similar to small clustered buds, violet in colour, and they open into tiny pink-mauve flowers from the outside to the inside of the corymb. This particular arrangement is called "grandmother's bonnet".
The hydrangea's deciduous foliage consists of elongated leaves measuring up to 30 cm (11.8 in) long. These leaves are lanceolate, serrated, downy, lighter on the underside, and are marked with fairly deep veins. The hydrangea develops branches covered with rough hairs, whose bark exfoliates with age.
This bush thrives in cool environments with light or partial shade. Unlike most bushes, it can grow well in soil with limestone. It can be planted in an ericaceous bed alongside other hydrangeas, Kalmia, or Azalea for example. The Hydrangea aspera sargentiana can be used as a beautiful backdrop for a fragrant viburnum hedge, large deciduous euonymus, or the edge of a grove. It is highly recommended to plant it near a path or window to fully enjoy its unique personality and beauty.
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Hydrangea
aspera subsp.sargentiana
Hydrangeaceae
Rough-leaved Hydrangea, Sargent's Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
When planting your Hydrangea aspera ssp. sargentiana, choose a spot that is partially shaded or gently sunny. If your soil is very chalky, prepare the soil by mixing garden soil, leaf compost, and ericaceous soil. This variety usually grows well in deep, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer. Adding well-rotted manure or compost will help it thrive. It is essential to water the plant abundantly during planting and the first two years after planting. It is also recommended to water it several times during the summer in case of prolonged drought. Stop watering after September, and in cold regions, protect the base with a mulch of dead leaves.
Note that this variety of hydrangea is not suitable for container cultivation. It will grow best when planted directly into the ground.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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