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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha',bears large, mophead flowers, which open creamy white and mature to blue if grown in acidic soil, or pink if grown on more alkaline soils. Unusually for hydrangeas, flowers have a light fragrance.

‘Ayesha' is perfect for growing at the back of a mixed herbaceous border. It makes an excellent cut flower.

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Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ and wildlife

Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ poisonous?

Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage is toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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