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Description

Hydrangea 'Little Hortensia Blue' is a wonderfully compact shrub. Bred for tighter spaces, it produces those much-loved, full mophead blooms in a rich blue shade, all on a neat, manageable plant that fits beautifully into modern gardens.

It flowers generously through summer, covering itself in large rounded heads of colour that stand out brilliantly against its fresh green foliage. The effect is bold, bright and full of life, bringing the classic charm of hydrangeas without the sprawling size of older varieties.

Its naturally compact habit makes it especially useful where space is limited, whether that means a smaller border, a patio display or a decorative container close to the house. Easy-going and reliable, it is a variety that rewards very little effort with a remarkably showy display.

Hardy and long-lived, this is a hydrangea that will return year after year with the same dependable performance and garden appeal. For anyone wanting big hydrangea beauty in a more compact and practical form, 'Little Hortensia Blue' is an excellent choice.

Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to plant.

Top Tips

Depending on the acidity of the soil they are planted in, the colours can vary so why not plant them in different soils for vibrant and varied displays.

Care Information

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold drying winds.
Water regularly and apply a general purpose feed every two weeks during the growing period.

Delivery Information

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

*Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

**Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

For all orders, a small delivery fee of £4.99 will be charged or spend over £49.99 for FREE Delivery!

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