Hydrangea macrophylla 'Little Blue'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Little Blue'If you like hydrangeas but only have a smidgen of outdoor space with which to work, then 'Little Blue' might well be the variety for you A dwarf cultivar, growing to just seventy five centimetres (give or take) in height, this hydrangea offers huge ornamental appeal with its showy blue blooms and rich green foliage. Ideal for container growing, 'Little Blue' is undoubtedly a fabulous choice for patios, terraces and balconies. If you do plan on growing

Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Water in well after planting and water regularly during dry spells as the plants grow and flower

which won Plant of the Year at the 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A heavy cropping variety

thanks to an H5 hardiness rating

this hydrangea (as well as most others) is especially well-suited to coastal gardens

This tree looks fantastic as part of a broader Mediterranean planting scheme

this camellia adds interest through the autumn and winter months

ensure there are plenty of drainage holes in the bottom

thanks to its salt tolerance and hardiness (RHS H6)

You can even grow your 'Black Pearl' bamboo in a large container

the fiery hues this tree takes on later in the year creates the impression of a roaring tongue of flame