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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.

Dolkis

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Marie-France Doll

2 records

Candy Floss

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

2 records

Hokopinel

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter

3 records

BTI

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

2 records

Pirates Gold

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MATTHEW MILLER

FR
2 records

Sabrina

Protection expired

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.

NL
2 records

Sonmarie

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Thompson Tony|Kingston Springs, TN, US

FR
2 records

Rapa

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records

Lemon Daddy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W.|Marietta, GA, US

FR
2 records

First White

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records

Lutin

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Challet Herault S.A.S.

2 records

SCHROLLA03

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

2 records

Berlin Rabe

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Rampp, Franz-Xaver|Pfaffenhausen, Federal Republic of Germany / Rampp, Konrad|Salgen-Hausne, Federal Republic of Germany

FR
2 records

Magical Crystal

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
2 records

Starlit Sky

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Takanori Kawaguchi

2 records

Monrey

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Usrey William B.

FR
2 records

Hortmacante

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

2 records

H220908

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Ragra

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

JUNGPFLANZEN RAMPP GMBH

FR
2 records

Hortmagidace

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

2 records

Stragrum

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Straaten V.O.F.

2 records

Julisa

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Jean-Paul Davasse

2 records

Venedig

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records

Hortmoc

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

2 records