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Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. Bigleaf hydrangea · Ornamentals · bred by Ryoji Irie

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Inflorescences are large, spherical, and consist of double flowers. The color is pink, which changes to violet or bluish on acidic soils; as they age, the petals acquire greenish tones. The plant is a compact shrub with a height of 90 to 150 cm and sturdy shoots resistant to lodging.

The variety is everblooming; flowering begins in June–July and continues until frost. Frost resistance corresponds to USDA zones 5–9; it withstands temperature drops down to -23°C. The variety is suitable for solitary and group plantings, use in mixed borders, container cultivation, and cutting.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Ryoji Irie 50 Developed the variety
Applicant
Ryoji Irie 50 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Ryoji Irie 50 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.

European Union № 20111790
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  1. Application filed 13 July 2011
  2. Registered 8 September 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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