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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.

Freedom

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

4 records

H211903

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Trophy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

OWENS A.

FR
3 records

Anda

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

3 records

Hbachi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

AB Green Shadow

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

NEW VARIETY B.V.

FR
3 records

Youmenine

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
3 records

Shooting Stars

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P

FR
3 records

Spike

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolk Bartholomeus Petrus Maria

3 records

Saturn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
3 records

Fanfare

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

3 records

Klazu

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Van Klaveren Plant B.V.

FR
3 records

SK2DAMA

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shiobara Shigeo

3 records

Hortmablo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

Hortmaflam

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

Hortmagitri

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Magical Pearl

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
3 records

Hortmaja

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

3 records

Hortmalegretto

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Kolmgarip

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

3 records

Tivoli

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hycativ

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records

Zulu

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Klaveren Arie D.|De Kwakel 1424 PE, NL

FR
2 records

Dancing Snow

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

2 records