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Bombastic Hydrangeas

PictureSmall blooms in late Spring
One of the plants which has done really well in British garden during the wet UK Summer of 2012 is the Hydrangea. This beautiful shrub will not appeal to everyone but we like its ability to grow fast, shape fairly easily, supply huge flamboyant blooms and so much more. With flowers that could be any shade of pink, purple, blue, lilac or white, Hydrangeas have come a long way in recent years. One problem with the wet weather is slugs and the under leaves of large Hydrangeas can be prone to acting as a late supper for these plant chompers...... More Here

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