Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham'

How to grow Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' in NZ

To grow Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' in NZ, plant it in a position with morning sun and afternoon shade or light filtered sun. Choose moist well drained soil enriched with organic matter. Planting in autumn or spring encourages strong root establishment. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year, and mulch to retain soil moisture.

Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' care tips

Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms. Avoid heavy pruning as flowers form on older wood. Feed with a hydrangea fertiliser in spring to promote strong vibrant blooms. Keep soil consistently moist through summer for best flowering performance.

Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' size, spacing, and growth rate

Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' typically grows to around 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide forming a rounded shrub. Space plants approximately 1 to 1.2 metres apart in garden beds to allow airflow and full development. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually forms a lush flowering specimen.

Landscaping uses for Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham'

Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' is ideal for cottage gardens mixed shrub borders and feature planting. The rich red blooms create strong contrast against green foliage and pair beautifully with perennials and shade loving plants. It also works well in large containers near patios where bold summer colour is desired.

Why buy Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Hydrangea 'Colonel Durham' from The Plant Company, you are choosing NZ’s most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for New Zealand conditions and selected for strength and performance. We supply healthy well established plants provide expert growing advice and offer reliable nationwide delivery so you can plant with confidence.