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Old 13-02-2006, 04:39 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Is there such a thing?
Pink ones I can find.

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"Jim Scott" wrote
Is there such a thing?
Pink ones I can find.


There are various smaller varieties that can have a good blue colour,
but you do have to grow them in an acid soil or you just get a muddy
mauve or pink instead. See this page for a list and more info;
H. serrata 'Blue Deckle' or 'Miranda' sound like possibles.
http://www.ashwood-nurseries.co.uk/c...ilabilty04.htm

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Pink ones will turn blue if you grow thwm in acid soil.

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Pink ones will turn blue if you grow thwm in acid soil.

Well they'll turn muddy purple as the last poster said.
The acidity of the soil will preserve blue but not create it, or why
have different cultivars to start with?



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this website has a few pictures of the different varieties they supply. i bought a beautiful white one with lovely glossy leaves last year thats done really well

http://www.hydrangea-haven.co.uk/
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