Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Benxi’ is ideal for introducing light and interest to a shaded corner of the garden. The pristine white flowers appear from early summer and continue throughout the season, slowly fading to pale pink as they mature. The deep green foliage provides plenty of autumn interest as its transforms to gold and red. With a compact habit, this variety remains neat and bushy at maturity, adding elegance and charm to borders and patio pots. Height and spread: 120cm (48″).
Hydrangea macrophylla prefers a sunny or semi shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow hydrangea plants in any rich fertile, moist soil. Improve the soil prior to planting by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Alternatively plant hydrangea macrophylla in patio containers in soil based compost such as ericaceous compost.
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Water regularly until plants are fully established. Leave the faded hydrangea flower heads in place until the new buds swell in spring to protect the delicate buds from frost damage. Prune after flowering, reducing the stems to restrict their growth to the available space and to improve the shape of the plant. After pruning hydrangeas, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant. Caution: Contact with hydrangea foliage may irritate the skin and eyes and all parts are harmful if eaten.
