Ruby Tuesday
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
De Jong Plant B.V.
Cultivation
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.
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.
Hokomabavi
Application submittedHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.
Hokomabebos
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.
Hokomamipe
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter
Perfection
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryoji Irie
Sunshine Amy
WithdrawnHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Rentes Plants Ltd.
Strawberries and Cream
WithdrawnHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
GEBR. DE JONG HANDELSKWEKERIJEN BV
Kolmagics
WithdrawnHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Beheer B.V.
Stella
WithdrawnHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.
FR
1 record
Sheila
WithdrawnHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.
city-line
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
FR
31 records
Val du Loir
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère L.
FR
1 record
Pink'n Pretty
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Monrovia Nursery
FR
1 record
Shining Angel
TerminatedHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Martin Wilkes
Dolfranc
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Marie-France Doll
Sedgwick's White
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.
FR
1 record
Red'n Pretty
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Monrovia Nursery
FR
1 record
Sibilla
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Steiniger
FR
1 record
Immaculata
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Steiniger
FR
1 record
Juno
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Bullivant E.
FR
1 record
Rawi
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
FR
1 record
Wildenstein
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Preisig (Haller)
FR
1 record
Nanping
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beheer B.v. (Eveleens C.P.)
FR
1 record
Rabe
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
FR
1 record