Ashwood Nurseries

Hydrangeas at Ashwood

Here at Ashwood, hydrangeas have become a growing passion and we are thrilled that our hydrangea exhibits at Chelsea and Gardeners World Live have been awarded Gold Medals. Most of our hydrangeas are grown here on the nursery and we are extremely proud to offer such a wonderful selection of species and cutivars.

Our main specialities are Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea serrata. The macrophyllas are the most popular and widespread hydrangea of gardens. Their large mophead flowers in shades of blue, violet, red, pink and white are indispensable for mid to late summer colour in the garden and their dried flower heads often persist into winter. They are also available less commonly in lacecap form with large sterile florets placed around the central fertile flowers. Hydrangea serrata cultivars, prized for their exquisite delicate beauty, are similar to macrophylla but more slender in stature, typically with smaller flowers arranged in lacecap form.

H. macrophylla and H. serrata are almost unique in the plant world in their ability to change their flower colour in response to the pH and mineral content of the soil, but that is surely part of the magic and charm of growing them .For more cultural information on how to achieve the colour of your choice please see cultivation.

If possible do try and visit us from June to October and you will find our hydrangeas beautifully displayed in our inspirational sales area. As well as Hydrangea macrophylla and serrata varieties you will discover an impressive selection of other hydrangea species and their cultivars including aspera, arborescens, paniculata, and quercifolia. If you are looking for specific varieties please e mail or telephone beforehand to check availability.If you are able to visit on ‘John’s Private Garden’ open days in July and September, you will be able to see a fine collection of hydrangeas growing in the nursery owner’s beautiful garden.

We are delighted to have been awarded our 49th RHS Gold Medal at BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC Birmingham, 16th-20th June 2010.

We offer a very friendly Mail Order Service and we are more than happy to discuss your requirements: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

When to buy plants

At the Nursery
H. macrophylla and H. serrata varieties are available from June to October.
All other varieties are generally available throughout the year.

Please telephone/e-mail to check availability if you are wishing to purchase specific varieties.

Mail Order
H. macrophylla and H. serrata varieties are despatched from June to October, subject to availability.
All other varieties can be despatched throughout the year, subject to availability.

Please complete our printable order form and return by fax or post.

Full Colour Brochure - A full colour brochure containing information on Hydrangeas, Anemone pavonina, Hellebores, Hardy Cyclamen, Salvias, Lewisia and Primula auricula can be obtained for £2.20, (£3.70 for E.U. and Overseas). Contact the nursery with your credit card details.