Hydrangea Selina

A compact lacecap from the Dutch Ladies series, Hydrangea macrophylla Selina is a small deciduous shrub with a rounded upright habit. The leaves are dark green, flushed a bronzy-purple when young. The flowers come in various shades of pink, purple and violet; on acid soil, the lacecap flowers are violet-blue; on neutral to alkaline soil the fertile florets at the centre are deep pink, and are surrounded by the showy infertile florets, rose-pink with a white eye. Hydrangea Selina flowers from July to October, and is well suited to container growing.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Well drained, humus-rich acid to neutral soil, preferably moist
Position: Partial shade
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: up to 4 (1.2m) Spread: 4 (1.2m)