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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Snowball'
Schneeball. Hortensia group. Dense multi-stemmed shrub with lush mid-green glossy leaves. Large clusters of pure white flowers with very frilly edges in summer. These form on two year old wood. Thin out crowded stems in late winter, shorten where necessary. Hardy for cold sites. Best in semi-shade, with good soil moisture.
Genus
Hydrangea
Species
macrophylla
Cultivar
'Snowball'
Common name
Moptop
Family name
Hydrangeaceae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Paradise / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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