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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Astra Pink'
4 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Double pink lacecap-style flowers • Long-lasting summer display • Compact, bushy habit • Ideal for borders and patio containers
Overview
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Astra Pink' is a compact deciduous shrub grown for its elegant double pink flower heads, which bring colour and texture to the garden from summer into early autumn. The layered florets create an eye-catching display against fresh green foliage, making this variety a beautiful feature in borders or decorative containers.
Supplied in a 4-litre pot, it is well suited to gardens of all sizes and performs particularly well in sheltered locations where the flowers can be enjoyed throughout the season. The blooms are also excellent for cutting and can be dried for long-lasting indoor arrangements.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Astra Pink' |
| Common Name | Mophead Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Pot Size | 4 litre |
| Light | Partial shade or full sun |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Flowering Season | Summer to early autumn |
| Foliage | Mid-green deciduous leaves |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep evenly moist while establishing and during prolonged dry spells |
| Mature Height | 1.0–1.2 m |
| Mature Spread | 1.0–1.2 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in partial shade or in a position with morning sun and afternoon shade. In Ireland, it will also perform well in full sun provided the soil remains consistently moist.
Soil
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Mulching each spring helps retain moisture and improves soil structure.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season and during extended dry spells. Hydrangeas grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those planted in the ground.
Pruning
Remove faded flower heads in late winter or early spring, cutting back to the first strong pair of buds below the spent bloom. Remove any dead or weak stems to encourage healthy new growth.
Perfect For
- Mixed shrub borders
- Patio pots and containers
- Cottage gardens
- Woodland-style planting
- Cut flower arrangements
Why We Love It
- Distinctive double pink blooms provide weeks of summer colour.
- Compact growth makes it suitable for smaller gardens and containers.
- Attractive foliage complements other shrubs and perennials.
- Flowers are equally beautiful fresh or dried.
Wildlife
The flowers provide a seasonal nectar source for pollinating insects.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 4-litre nursery pot.
- Supplied as an established shrub.
- Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.2m high· 1.2m wide
- Flowering
- Summer to early autumn· Pink
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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