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Posted 03/01/2023 in Shrub

Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'

An upright deciduous shrub, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' features purple lace cap flowers surrounded by white sterile florets. The peeling bark creates great winter interest!

Post Details

Latin Name
Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'
Common Name
Rough Hydrangea
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
8-12 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Suggested Uses
Hedge Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, mildew, and aphids

Plant Story

An upright deciduous shrub, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' features purple lace cap flowers surrounded by white sterile florets. The peeling bark creates great winter interest!

Special Care Instructions

Best results in part shade. Doesn't like limy soil. Prune in the spring. Needs lots of water

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