{"product_id":"agnes-pavelli-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-agnes-pavelli","title":"Agnes Pavelli Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Agnes Pavelli'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgnes Pavelli Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Agnes Pavelli') is a neat, compact deciduous shrub about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with soft light green leaves and big, rounded white flower heads. It is a reliable white mophead for mixed borders, cottage gardens and large pots. Very cold hardy, it is a natural choice for cool and temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white mopheads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, rounded heads of white flowers show up well in shade and at dusk, and sit easily alongside any other colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.5m it keeps a tidy shape, which makes it easier to fit into a mixed bed than some of the larger hydrangeas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that change with the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms tint lightly green in deep shade and age to maroon in hot sun, giving a second phase of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with hard winters, losing its leaves and returning in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large leaves in a fresh light green make a lush backdrop to flowers and companion plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart to form a flowering mass at the back or middle of a border. The roots are fibrous and non-invasive, so it can sit close to paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and woodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers in a partly shaded bed beneath trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot suits it, provided you can water it often. Hydrangeas are thirsty and pots dry out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Agnes Pavelli Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position is best, with protection from harsh sunlight, especially hot afternoon sun. It is very cold hardy, so it thrives in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In hot, humid areas give it morning sun, afternoon shade and extra water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first 8 to 12 weeks until established, and keep watering regularly afterwards, because hydrangeas are thirsty. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Macrophylla hydrangeas flower on old wood, so do not cut them back hard. Prune by deadheading spent flowers back to a leaf joint, and site the plant where it has room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Agnes Pavelli Hydrangea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant several shrubs for a border, and they settle in over the first few weeks if kept moist. Expect a small plant on arrival that builds into a full shrub over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse our hydrangeas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-hydrangeas-a-perfect-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eWhite hydrangeas: varieties, growing and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangeas: colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eMore deciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the flowers turn blue or pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. White hydrangeas stay white whatever the soil pH. In deep shade the flowers can tint lightly green, and in hot sun they age to maroon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs, cats and people if eaten, so plant it with care where pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent flowers back to a leaf joint. Macrophyllas flower on old wood, so avoid cutting the stems back hard or you will lose next season's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787240014143,"sku":"HYD-MAC-AGNESP-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/agnes-pavelli-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-agnes-pavelli.jpg?v=1792153845","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/agnes-pavelli-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-agnes-pavelli","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}