Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue is a versatile shrub grown for the appeal of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue', with blue flowers from summer into autumn and green deciduous foliage. This Hydrangea is an excellent choice for borders, containers, woodland-style planting and patio pots, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective from summer into autumn, and performs best in sun or partial shade. Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue is straightforward to look after with routine care and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 1.8m at maturity, it is best planted towards the back of a border and in pots and containers with sun or partial shade. As a deciduous plant, it brings a fresh flush of new growth each season. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in clay or loam soils with moist conditions. It can also be a useful plant for bees and beneficial insects.Supplied in a 3L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.
