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Hortensia Nigra
This Chinese variety was introduced to the West by plant explorer E.H. Wilson in the 19th century. Medium-sized globular blossoms of light blue or pink are supported by the long branches of purplish-black wood which inspired its name. A plant which is at
Use
In shrubberies, flowering hedges or containers.
Planting
In acid, non-chalky soil. Dig a hole three times the size of the root ball. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Half-fill the hole with a mixture of 2/3 acid compost and 1/3 garden soil enriched with manure. Place the plant (not too deeply) in the hole and continue filling around the root ball. Water well after planting.
Maintenance
Add a specialised fertiliser during the spring. At the end of the winter, prune limbs that flowered the previous season. Water frequently while plants are blooming.
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