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Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride'
Unique Flowering Habit:
Unlike traditional hydrangeas, which typically flower only at the tips of their stems, ‘Runaway Bride’ produces blooms from the lateral buds along the full length of each branch. This exceptional habit can produce up to six times more flowers per stem.
Flower Colour:
It produces beautiful pure white lacecap flowers, which gradually develop a delicate blush of pink as they mature. Unlike some hydrangeas, the flower colour is unaffected by soil pH.
Blooming Period:
Flowers appear from late spring or early summer and continue well into autumn, providing a long-lasting display.
Size:
Reaching an eventual height and spread of approximately 1.2m x 1.5m, it is wonderfully versatile and well suited to both containers and garden borders.
Care & Cultivation
Position:
Thrives in partial shade to full sun, though it performs best with cool, moist roots and shelter from harsh, drying winds.
Soil:
Prefers rich, fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained soil. When grown in containers, use ericaceous compost for best results.
Pruning:
Very little pruning is required. As it flowers on both old and new wood, avoid cutting back hard. Simply remove faded flower heads and any dead or damaged stems in early spring.
Watering & Feeding:
Water regularly, particularly when grown in pots, and apply a slow-release fertiliser for flowering shrubs in spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.
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We offer a wide range of plants such as Ornamental and Fruit Trees, Alpines, Shrubs, Perennials, Annual Bedding, Roses, Acers, Climbers, Hedging, and Soft Fruit. We try to stock plants when they are looking their best. However, we have a range of staple plants that you will find in most gardens all year round. So you are guaranteed to always find quality plants.
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The majority of our stock comes from British growers. We have a vast seed selection from Mr.Fothergill’s and Thompson & Morgan. The seasonal bulbs are supplied by Taylor Bulbs.
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