Plant of the week

HYDRANGEA RUNAWAY BRIDE SNOW WHITE

THIS was chosen as RHS Chelsea Flower Show plant of the year 2018. Bred by Ushio Sakazaki, this lacecap Hydrangea Runaway Bride Snow White is a superb variety which flowers not only at the stem-tips but also from leaf buds along the stems. This compact hydrangea is ideal for growing in a patio pot or even as a houseplant. Flowering continues through much of the growing season. If planted in good soil outdoors, the shrub will grow about 1m high and as wide. This is an excellent choice for a sunny or a gently shaded woodland garden.