Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sabrina'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Bred in the Netherlands
Discovered By - Selected by Mr Daniel Van Der Spek
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 1m
Width - up to 1m
Location - The Terrace
Description: Dwarf-sized Deciduous Shrub with upright branches and a rounded habit. Ovate leaves emerge deep burgundy-purple and fade to pale green flushed with burgundy as the leaves develop and expand. Mophead flowers are composed of sterile florets that are bicoloured white and deep rosy-pink. Flowers are produced from early summer into autumn.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sabrina' is also known as H. m. 'Sidasab'.
Flower:
Mophead-like corymbs are composed of sterile florets that are white at the centre and deep rosy-pink towards the margins of each petal. Flowers are produced from June into September. Flowers will be violet-blue if growing in strongly acidic soil.
Flower colour: White, pink
Flower shape: Corymb
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Ovate to Elliptic leaves with serrated margins emerge deep burgundy-purple in the spring before turning pale green flushed with burgundy for the duration of the summer. Leaves are held in opposite pairs up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation prohibited. Also patented in the US, plant patent number PP20146.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.