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Border plantings: Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

Using Hydrangea macrophylla as a border crop requires selecting reblooming cultivars or providing cover for shoots, as flowering occurs predominantly on previous year's growth.

In the reference 19 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

For creating borders, Hydrangea macrophylla is chosen due to its compact, rounded habit and abundant branching from the base. A critical factor for aesthetic value is the preservation of flower buds during winter, which requires the use of winter-hardy varieties or reblooming hybrids capable of flowering on current-season shoots. Without annual bending and securing of the stems, the border risks losing its function as a flowering element, turning into a simple green strip.

Agrotechnical requirements for such plantings include maintaining a uniform soil pH level between 5.0 and 6.0 along the entire length of the border, which is necessary for consistent inflorescence color and preventing variegation. The crop requires stable moisture levels without waterlogging, and in hot hours, it needs partial shade to avoid leaf wilting. Often, companion plants such as hostas are planted in the root zone to retain moisture and improve the aesthetic appeal of the composition.

General information about the subject — on the page Border plantings.

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Varieties of Bigleaf hydrangea mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Bailmacfive

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Joshua Kardos, Michael A. Dirr

5 records

Ripple

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Yatabe Mototeru|Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, JP 522-0627

FR NL
5 records

Hokomac

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

FR
5 records

Pink Sensation

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
5 records

Hokomano

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

5 records

Mini Penny

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MICHAEL A DIRR

FR
4 records

HORE0031

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

5 records

Frau Nobuko

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.

FR
4 records

Lady in Red

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MICHAEL A DIRR

FR
5 records

Zorro

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Zoest B.V. Andre|Reeuwijk 2811 PS, NL

FR
4 records

RIE 06

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
4 records

Ankong

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
4 records

SMNHML

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Saxbriwhi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin

5 records

Bavaria

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
4 records

Bailmaceight

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schulze Justin,McBee Oren,Roberts David Jonathan

4 records

HBA 202912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
3 records

Hokomareda

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Kompeito

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

3 records

HORE0034

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Nick van Rosmalen

3 records

Inspire

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

3 records

Frau Fujiyo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.

FR
3 records

Blue Diamond

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP)

DK FR
4 records

H211901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records