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Blue Diamond

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Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. Bigleaf hydrangea · Ornamentals · bred by Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP)

also searched as: блуе диамонд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The shrub is distinguished by a dense and neat growth habit. The leaves have a dark green color, which serves as a background for the inflorescences. The height of an adult plant usually ranges from 80 to 100 cm.

The inflorescences are of the corymbose type. The color of the flowers varies from deep blue to light blue or purple, depending on soil acidity. Flowering begins in early summer and continues until autumn.

The variety is considered hardy and suitable for use in containers, borders, small gardens, or mass plantings.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP) 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP) 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP) 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Denmark № 15698
Terminated
  1. Application filed 19 October 1992
  2. Registered 31 August 1994
  3. Entry closed 30 September 2000

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