Mophead Hydrangea — Shrubs
Hydrangea macrophylla
Full sun, regular watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Plant out
- Oct
- In flower
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- High
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H5
- Season
- spring,summer,autumn
- Height
- 150–250 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart. In flower Jun-Sep.
Toxic to pets
Mophead hydrangea is a skin allergen: handling it, especially when cutting it back, can give some people a rash, so wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards. Dogs and cats that eat the leaves or flower heads can get vomiting and diarrhoea. If a skin reaction develops, get medical advice; if a pet eats the plant, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 or your GP for a person with a skin or eye reaction; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal