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hydrangea macrophylla 'Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue' 3.5Ltr Pot

£2499
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’ – Blue Mophead Hydrangea Plant (3.5L Pot)

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’ is a stunning blue mophead hydrangea that delivers vibrant, long-lasting blooms from early summer through to autumn. Part of the premium Royalty Collection, it is celebrated for its intense blue flower heads and reliable garden performance.

Key Features

  • Produces large, vivid blue blooms with striking garden presence

  • Extended flowering period from early summer to late autumn

  • Weather resistant, maintaining colour and structure in sun and rain

  • Compact, bushy habit with strong branching and full growth

  • Ideal for containers, patios, borders, and feature planting

  • Low maintenance and easy to grow, suitable for all gardeners

Product Description

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’ is a premium deciduous shrub bred for outstanding performance and colour intensity. It forms a neat, rounded habit and produces large mophead flower heads in rich blue tones, making it a bold and eye-catching addition to any garden.

Perfect for extending seasonal interest beyond spring, this hydrangea offers continuous colour and structure throughout the summer and into autumn. Its vibrant blue blooms contrast beautifully with green foliage and complement a wide range of planting styles, whether in borders or containers.

With its excellent tolerance to sun and rain, ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’ is both resilient and dependable. It thrives in a variety of conditions and is especially suited to gardeners seeking impactful colour with minimal effort.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’

  • Common Name: Blue Mophead Hydrangea

  • Pot Size: 3.5L

  • Plant Type: Outdoor cultivated deciduous shrub

  • Flower Colour: Blue (best maintained in acidic soil conditions)

  • Flowering Period: Summer to autumn

  • Foliage: Green, deciduous

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Height: Approx. 2m

  • Spread: Approx. 2–2.5m

  • Soil Type: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soil for best colour

  • Hardiness: Hardy in UK conditions

Care Tips

  • Plant in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

  • Maintain acidic soil conditions to preserve strong blue colouring

  • Water regularly, particularly during dry periods and in containers

  • Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser for healthy growth and flowering

  • Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

  • Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil quality

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Royalty Lady Mata Hari Blue’ is an excellent choice for adding cool, vibrant tones and long-lasting interest to your garden or patio. Ideal as a gift or a reliable planting solution, it offers effortless beauty throughout the season.

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