{"product_id":"fasan-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-fasan","title":"Fasan Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Fasan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFasan Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fasan') is a big lacecap hydrangea that grows to about 2m tall and 2m wide. Tiny true flowers in the middle are ringed by larger, papery petals in warm pink, opening from early summer. It is a frost hardy, shade-loving shrub for a cool moist spot, and its name is German for pheasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm pink lacecap blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat heads with a fine centre and papery petals give a softer look than a heavy mophead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 2m a single plant fills a corner and does the work of several smaller shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and happy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in cool spots where many flowering shrubs sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA variation with acid soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e In acid soil the pink may shade towards lilac purple, so no two gardens look quite the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLush foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large soft light green leaves make a generous backdrop for smaller plants in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders and woodland planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart towards the back of a border, with camellias and ferns in front, so the arching branches have space to fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a cool courtyard or on the shaded side of a house becomes the centrepiece from early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and cutting gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The papery pink heads suit informal planting and cut well for vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fasan Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a partly shaded, cool position and protect it from harsh sunlight. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical gardens it needs deep afternoon shade and extra water to stay fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-drained soil, with compost dug in and mulch on top. Acid soil may turn the pink to lilac purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until established, then keep plenty of water coming in dry periods. Feed once with a slow release fertiliser as growth starts in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Next summer's buds sit on last year's stems, so site it where it has room to grow and keep pruning light. Remove faded flower heads just above the next pair of leaves. All parts are toxic if eaten, to people and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fasan Hydrangea as tube stock only. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. At this size it will not be a 2m shrub for a few seasons, so plan for slow, steady growth with flowers building year by year. Plant it out, or pot it on, within a few days of arrival.\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\"\u003eSee all our hydrangeas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003ePlanting and pruning hydrangeas through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eMore frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Fasan really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 2m wide when mature, which is large for a hydrangea. Give it room, because crowding it means you will end up cutting off the flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a shade-loving shrub and does best in a cool, partly shaded position. Very deep shade will reduce the number of flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my pink hydrangea turned purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid soil can shade the flowers to lilac purple. That is normal for bigleaf hydrangeas and not a sign of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244077375,"sku":"HYD-MAC-FASAN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fasan-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-fasan.jpg?v=1792153908","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fasan-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-fasan","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}