Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' - 3L Pot

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

A distinctive deciduous shrub forming a plant of around 1.5m, set off by blue-green large fresh green leaves and rounded or lacecap flower heads through summer, a fine choice for shrub borders and partial shade.

Deciduous

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Attracts Wildlife

Bees Beneficial Insects

Ideal For

Borders Containers Patio Woodland

Plant Description

Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue is a versatile shrub grown for the appeal of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue', with blue flowers from summer into autumn and green deciduous foliage. This Hydrangea is an excellent choice for borders, containers, woodland-style planting and patio pots, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective from summer into autumn, and performs best in sun or partial shade.

Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue is straightforward to look after with routine care and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 1.8m at maturity, it is best planted towards the back of a border and in pots and containers with sun or partial shade. As a deciduous plant, it brings a fresh flush of new growth each season. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in clay or loam soils with moist conditions. It can also be a useful plant for bees and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 3L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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