Botanical name
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’
Other names
Hydrangea ‘Amethyst’, Mophead hydrangea ‘Amethyst’, Hortensia hydrangea ‘Amethyst’
Genus
Hydrangea
Variety or Cultivar
‘Amethyst’ _ ‘Amethyst’ is a compact, bushy, deciduous shrub with broadly ovate, toothed, veined, dark green leaves and large, rounded clusters of double, blue or light pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Flower
Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Capsid bug , Glasshouse red spider mite , Hydrangea scale
Diseases
Generally Disease Free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’ (Hydrangea ‘Amethyst’) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will perform best with afternoon shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
