Hydrangea serrata 'Chinensis'

Hydrangea serrata 'Chinensis'

Height
not exceeding 40 centimetres

Leaf
light green, acuminate; serrated margin

Flowering
June-July

Inflorescence
lacecap; pure pink changing to blue in acid soil

Hydrangea serrata 'Chinensis'
This small hydrangea, which comes from China and has been cultivated in Europe at least since 1950, has slender, profuse branches. It should be planted in a shady spot; or at least it should be sheltered from direct sunlight most of the day during the summer, because its roots are very thin and near the surface, and cannot withstand dryness.