Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
Description
An ornamental deciduous shrub to 3m tall cultivated for its large showy flowers.
The blue, pink or less commonly, white flowers are in large dense clusters held at the end of the branches. Each flower has 4-5 petals.
Toxicity
Symptoms
All parts of the plant are poisonous. If eaten, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Skin contact can cause dermatitis, rash or irritation.
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Details
Common name: Hydrangea
Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla
Other common names: Big leaf hydrangea, mop heads
Family: Hydrangeaceae
General description: An ornamental deciduous shrub to 3m tall cultivated for its large showy flowers.
Flowers: The blue, pink or less commonly, white flowers are in large dense clusters held at the end of the branches. Each flower has 4-5 petals.
Leaves: The shiny light green leaves are opposite, broadly ovate with a pointed tip and coarsely toothed margins, 10-20cm long and 6-14cm wide.
Fruit/Berries: The fruit is a capsule 6-8mm long and 1-3mm in diameter with numerous tiny light brown seeds.
Last updated: July 2023