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Hydrangea 'lacecap' / 5L / 23Cm
Hydrangea 'lacecap'
Confirmed format: 5 Litre Pot (P23)
Plant Highlights: Elegant, flattened lacecap flower heads • Long flowering season from summer to early autumn • Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects • Beautiful autumn foliage colour • Excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens and containers
Overview
Hydrangea 'lacecap' is a deciduous flowering shrub valued for its elegant, flattened flower heads, where a ring of larger, showy florets surrounds a central cluster of tiny fertile flowers. As no specific cultivar has been supplied, this description covers the characteristics common to lacecap hydrangeas. Flowering from summer into early autumn, lacecap hydrangeas bring a softer, more natural appearance to borders than rounded mophead types. Their graceful blooms combine beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade-loving perennials, making them a favourite for woodland-style and cottage gardens.
Why We Love It
The delicate structure of lacecap flowers brings texture and movement to the garden, while the central fertile flowers provide a valuable source of nectar for pollinating insects throughout the flowering season. Their long flowering season and dependable performance make them a rewarding addition to a wide range of planting styles.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea 'lacecap' |
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| Common Name | Lacecap Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Foliage | Mid-green deciduous leaves with autumn colour |
| Flower Colour | Varies by cultivar and growing conditions |
| Flower Form | Elegant, flattened flower heads |
| Flowering Season | Summer to early autumn |
| Position | Partial shade or full sun |
| Soil | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1.0 m to 1.8 m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 1.0 m to 1.8 m |
Growing Guide
| Planting & Position | Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Lacecap hydrangeas perform best in partial shade but will also grow in full sun where soil remains consistently moist. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during dry periods, particularly while establishing and when grown in containers. |
| Pruning & Care | Leave faded flower heads in place over winter to help protect developing buds, then remove them in spring by cutting back to a healthy pair of buds. |
Perfect For
- Mixed borders
- Woodland gardens
- Large patio containers
- Cottage garden schemes
Good to Know
- As no specific cultivar has been provided, flower colour may vary.
- In many lacecap hydrangeas, blooms can appear blue or mauve in acidic soils and pinker in more alkaline soils, although this depends on the individual variety.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5 Litre Pot (P23) |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous flowering shrub |
| Sunlight | Partial shade or full sun |
| Key Feature | Elegant lacecap blooms attractive to pollinators |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Flowering
- Summer to early autumn· Varies by cultivar and growing conditions
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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