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Botanical name
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia'
Other names
Hydrangea 'Pia', Mophead hydrangea 'Pia', Hortensia hydrangea 'Pia'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Pia' _ 'Pia' is a compact, bushy, deciduous shrub with broadly ovate, toothed, veined, dark green leaves and, in summer, large, rounded clusters of deep purple-blue or bright reddish-pink flowers with white centres.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
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Colour
Flower
Purple 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
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Where to grow
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia' (Hydrangea 'Pia') 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