Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha' (Ayesha Largleaved Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae)
GenusHydrangea
Speciesmacrophylla
Cultivar'Ayesha'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-10)
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height2 m
Spread2 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionH. macrophylla 'Ayesha' has clusters of lilac-like pink flowers that bloom briefly during the summer.
ShapeLoose rounded to mounding form.
LandscapeFlower beds, flower borders, container plants.
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings.
CultivationIt will flower blue on acidic soils and pink on alkaline soils.
PestsSusceptible to aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, capsids bugs, powdery mildews, grey moulds, honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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