Hydrangea bretschneideri (Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae)
GenusHydrangea
Speciesbretschneideri
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginChina. Discovered in mountainous areas near Beijing, China by Dr. Bretschneider circa 1882.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 15
Height3 - 5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.

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