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PLANT OF THE MONTH

Hydrangea

There are two flower arrangements in hydrangeas. Mophead flowers are large round flower heads resembling pom-poms or, as the name implies, the head of a mop.
In contrast, lacecap flowers bear round; flat flower heads with a centre core of subdued, fertile flowers surrounded by outer rings of showy, sterile flowers.
This is another plant which are suitable for shade areas.

Hydrangea mac ‘Spring Fire’

A magnificent deep dark red variety

Hydrangea mac Hoveria ‘Love you Kiss’

A superb new variety with wonderful red picotee edges on flat cream flowers

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’

Tardiva' is an upright, deciduous shrub with slightly glossy, dark-green, ovate leaves. From late summer to mid-autumn it bears slender, conical creamy-white flowerheads.
Occasionally with pink tinges. Flowers later than other varieties.