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Velvet Hydrangea

Hydrangea aspera

'SMNHASM'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Macchiato hydrangea aspera in the landscape. Lacecap flowers have pink sterile florets and purple-blue fertile florets. Velvety, deep purple foliage Macchiato hydrangea aspera in the landscape. Macchiato hydrangea aspera in containers.
  • Foliage interest
  • Abundant blooms
  • Unique color
Description

Hydrangea lovers looking for something new and different will find it in this compelling H. aspera selection with velvety, deep purple foliage. Hailing from the mountains of China, its large leaves give an almost tropical look to the landscape. Lacecap flowers in mid-summer have pink sterile florets and purple-blue fertile florets. Plants survived long periods of single-digit temperatures here in West Michigan, showing surprising hardiness. 

USDA Zone
6b - 9 (-5°F/-20.6°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5-6'
Width
5-8'
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Foliage Color
Purple, Green

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soil.

Pruning

After pruning

Uses

Borders, naturalizing, foundations, low hedges

Features: Heat tolerant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Velvet Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Purple flowers, Purple foliage, Green foliage

Features: Heat tolerant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Velvet Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Purple flowers, Purple foliage, Green foliage