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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline

Lacecaps and mopheads are the most commonly grown hydrangeas in our gardens. Mopheads have full, round heads of large petals, and lacecaps have flattish flower heads of large outer petals and tiny flowers in the centre.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Fantasy’ bears pretty, speckled, mophead blooms from July to Sepember. Like most hydrangeas, plants grown in alkaline soils produce pink flowers, while those grown in acid soils bear blue flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Sweet Fantasy’ is perfect for growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, especially when used in conjunction with other hydrangeas. It makes an excellent cut flower.

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Hydrangea ‘Sweet fantasy’ and wildlife

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

Is Hydrangea ‘Sweet fantasy’ poisonous?

Hydrangea ‘Sweet fantasy’ 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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