{"id":8922,"date":"2020-11-05T19:36:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T19:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=8922"},"modified":"2023-06-18T19:21:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T23:21:23","slug":"hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrangea Aspera(Macrophylla): Plants, Care And Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Hydrangea Aspera is also known under the name rough hydrangea. We introduce you to the most beautiful Hydrangea Aspera varieties and explain what you need to consider when planting and caring for them.<\/p>\n<p>The Hydrangea Aspera is characterized by the fine hairiness of the leaves, which also gives the plant its name. Another special feature is the two-colored flower panicles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrangea_Aspera_flowering_time_origin_and_characteristics\"><\/span>Hydrangea Aspera: flowering time, origin, and characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e0cf91b94b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e0cf91b94b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Hydrangea_Aspera_flowering_time_origin_and_characteristics\" title=\"Hydrangea Aspera: flowering time, origin, and characteristics\">Hydrangea Aspera: flowering time, origin, and characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#The_most_beautiful_Hydrangea_Aspera_varieties\" title=\"The most beautiful Hydrangea Aspera varieties\">The most beautiful Hydrangea Aspera varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Hydrangea_Aspera_Plants_Location_Requirements\" title=\"Hydrangea Aspera Plants: Location Requirements\">Hydrangea Aspera Plants: Location Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Care_of_the_hydrangeas\" title=\"Care of the hydrangeas\">Care of the hydrangeas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Fertilizing_and_watering\" title=\"Fertilizing and watering\">Fertilizing and watering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Hydrangea_Aspera_Cut\" title=\"Hydrangea Aspera Cut\">Hydrangea Aspera Cut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Hydrangea_Hibernate\" title=\"Hydrangea Hibernate\">Hydrangea Hibernate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hydrangea-aspera-macrophylla\/#Propagation\" title=\"Propagation\">Propagation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Hydrangea Aspera ssp. sargentiana) is considered a wild species and originates from East Asia, where it thrives in light, moist deciduous forests. It grows as an upright, perennial semi-shrub and grows to a height of about 2 to 3.5 meters, and is just as wide.<\/p>\n<p>From July onwards, flower panicles of about 5.9 to 7.8. in size appear above the opposite, egg-shaped, pointed leaves, which have a dull green color and are delicately hairy on both the upper and lower side. The pretty panicles can be seen until August. They are composed of fertile inner flowers and sterile outer flowers.<\/p>\n<p>The light purple-colored inner flowers predominate. In the course of the flowering, the color changes more into a violet to blue tone. The outer blooms are composed of 4 to 5 petals and are light pink to white in color. Insects find neither pollen nor nectar in the outer flowers, but the inner flowers offer them plenty of food.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8923\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-finished-inner-flowers-are-surrounded-by-sterile-mock-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"The finished inner flowers are surrounded by sterile mock flowers\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-finished-inner-flowers-are-surrounded-by-sterile-mock-flowers.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-finished-inner-flowers-are-surrounded-by-sterile-mock-flowers-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The question remains: Is the Hydrangea Aspera poisonous? Macrophylla, like other <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/poisonous-hydrangea\/\">hydrangea species, is considered only slightly poisonous<\/a>. The flowers and leaves, in particular, contain, for example, cyanide glycosides that have a toxic effect. However, the concentration is comparatively low, so that a large number of plant parts would have to be absorbed before poisoning occurs. Nevertheless, consumption is not recommended and especially children and pets should be protected accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_beautiful_Hydrangea_Aspera_varieties\"><\/span>The most beautiful Hydrangea Aspera varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Derived from the original Hydrangea Aspera ssp. sargentiana, the cultivar Hydrangea Aspera &#8216;Macrophylla&#8217; exists. It forms particularly large flower panicles and leaves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8924\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-inner-flowers-are-usually-light-purple-and-take-on-a-blue-coloration-in-the-course-of-the-flowering.jpg\" alt=\"The inner flowers are usually light purple and take on a blue coloration in the course of the flowering\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-inner-flowers-are-usually-light-purple-and-take-on-a-blue-coloration-in-the-course-of-the-flowering.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-inner-flowers-are-usually-light-purple-and-take-on-a-blue-coloration-in-the-course-of-the-flowering-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrangea_Aspera_Plants_Location_Requirements\"><\/span>Hydrangea Aspera Plants: Location Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hydrangeas Aspera prefers half-shaded, sheltered locations in the garden. The soil should be acidic to neutral, but in no case calcareous. It should also be hummus, fresh to moist, and nutritious.<\/p>\n<p>If your soil does not meet these requirements, you can create improved soil conditions by taking specific measures. Very sandy or very clayey soils should be mixed with high-quality and rather nutrient-rich potting soil and thus improved.<\/p>\n<p>It may also be necessary to reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilizer-azaleas\/\">the soil pH value<\/a> by mulching with needle litter, bark mulch, or grape marc and enriching the soil with organic fertilizer. Also remember that under the right conditions, hydrangeas can grow fast and can become very large. Therefore, choose a place in your garden where your plant can develop undisturbed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#b6e3bb;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#d0fdd5;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\">Tip: By rooting shoots lying on the ground and also by forming root sprouts, the Hydrangea Aspera can spread over a large area, which means that when it grows old it can become much wider than it is tall.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The right time for planting hydrangeas in spring. Dig a sufficiently large planting hole. It should have about twice the volume of the plant container. Put some loose soil in the hole and then place the planting ball inside so that the top edge of the ball is flush with the edge of the planting hole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hydrangea Aspera\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xbQamMcSYao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>By loosening the planting ball with your hands or a spade, you will cause small injuries to the roots. These injuries stimulate root growth. Then fill the hole with soil. Press well and water generously.<\/p>\n<p>A starter fertilizer with horn shavings or a special hydrangea fertilizer, as well as a mulch layer of leaves or <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulch-material-bark-mulch-pine-mulch-in-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bark mulch<\/a> to prevent evaporation, give the hydrangea the best starting conditions for a good.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_of_the_hydrangeas\"><\/span>Care of the hydrangeas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hydrangeas have an extremely high water requirement. Regular fertilization supports growth and flowering. The Hydrangea Aspera can be cut back as needed. Further care measures are usually not necessary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertilizing_and_watering\"><\/span>Fertilizing and watering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Besides the above-mentioned initial fertilization, hydrangeas do not need to be fertilized. Regular replenishment of the nutrient depot is only recommended for hydrangeas planted in pots. However, the hydrangea is not very suitable as a potted plant anyway due to its high growth rate. If you are looking for a suitable hydrangea for your balcony, the best choice is a plate or garden hydrangea.<\/p>\n<p>Without water, however, the hydrangea does not survive for long. Hydrangeas are among the thirstiest garden plants and need regular watering. In long dry periods in summer, hydrangeas should even be watered twice a day. Always use rainwater or low-lime tap water for watering, as hydrangeas are sensitive to lime.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e3dcb6;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fdf6d0;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\">Tip: If the hydrangea has too many nutrients at its disposal, it can be susceptible to frost. If you want to avoid damage caused by winter cold, do not fertilize the plant after July so that the shoots can harden until winter.<\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrangea_Aspera_Cut\"><\/span>Hydrangea Aspera Cut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pruning should generally be done in spring. Shoots that have died off in winter should be removed with garden shears. If necessary, the Macrophylla can also be cut back strongly if its crown becomes too bulky. However, the plant can react to a strong pruning in the following year by not flowering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8925\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-velvet-hydrangea-is-tolerant-to-cutting-and-can-be-cut-back-strongly-if-it-grows-too-much.jpg\" alt=\"The velvet hydrangea is tolerant to cutting and can be cut back strongly if it grows too much\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-velvet-hydrangea-is-tolerant-to-cutting-and-can-be-cut-back-strongly-if-it-grows-too-much.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-velvet-hydrangea-is-tolerant-to-cutting-and-can-be-cut-back-strongly-if-it-grows-too-much-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To prevent the Hydrangea Aspera from spreading too far, root runners can be cut off with a spade and disposed of in the compost or replanted in another place in the garden.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrangea_Hibernate\"><\/span>Hydrangea Hibernate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hydrangeas are hardy with us. When buying, always choose robust plants from the specialized trade, which have been well hardened. To be on the safe side and avoid frost damage to the roots of the hydrangeas, you can cover the soil around the hydrangeas with leaves and fir branches. This measure is especially recommended for young or newly planted hydrangeas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagation\"><\/span>Propagation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hydrangeas can be propagated using cuttings or cuttings. While the cuttings are leafy and are cut in spring, the unleafed cuttings are cut in winter. In the period between late autumn and spring, just grown shoots from the last season are cut off the hydrangeas. Afterward, several 10 &#8211; 15 cm long pieces of wood are cut off, each with a pair of eyes (budding plants) at the upper end. The thin shoot tip is not used.<\/p>\n<p>Afterward, the cuttings can either be put directly into the flower bed or flower pots filled with substrate. Make sure that they are inserted in the right direction. For the flower pots, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/11-alternatives-to-peat-in-the-soil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">peat-free sowing soil<\/a>. Add a little sand or perlite to the soil. This increases the air capacity of the soil and improves rooting.<\/p>\n<p>Insert the wooden sticks so far into the soil that only the upper 2 &#8211; 3 cm protrude. Until the next spring, the plugs will take root. In the flower pot pulled young plants of the hydrangea should be replanted into the garden until the end of March.<\/p>\n<p>As an alternative to propagating the cuttings, the roots of the hydrangea can be cut off and replanted elsewhere. With a little luck, new Hydrangeas Aspera will develop from them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hydrangea Aspera is also known under the name rough hydrangea. We introduce you to the most beautiful Hydrangea Aspera varieties and explain what you need to consider when planting and caring for them. The Hydrangea Aspera is characterized by the fine hairiness of the leaves, which also gives the plant its name. 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