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Flowerbed plantings: Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

Using Hydrangea macrophylla in flowerbeds requires considering its ability to change inflorescence color depending on soil pH, the need for winter protection to preserve flower buds, and its preference for semi-shaded areas.

In the reference 73 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

When designing flowerbed plantings with Hydrangea macrophylla, its spherical shape and dense foliage are taken into account. Unlike other species, the agronomic practices here include regulating soil acidity, which allows for controlling inflorescence color from pink to blue or deep blue shades.

An important feature of the crop is the necessity for winter protection, as most varieties bloom on the previous year's shoots. When selecting planting material, preference is given to remontant varieties capable of blooming on current-year shoots, which reduces the risk of loss of ornamental value during unfavorable winters.

The plant requires placement in partial shade to protect the roots from overheating, which distinguishes it from species resistant to direct sunlight. Agronomic care within flowerbed compositions is also focused on maintaining a stable water regime to ensure active vegetative development.

General information about the subject — on the page Bedding plants.

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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.

RIE 01

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
6 records

RIE 09

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
6 records

Blushing Bride

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture

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

Bailmacseven

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Roberts David Jonathan,McBee Oren,Schulze Justin

4 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

youmefour

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
4 records

Lady in Red

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MICHAEL A DIRR

FR
5 records

Homigo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

WJG & JG, Hofstede

FR NL
4 records

Ankong

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
4 records

Saxbriwhi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin

5 records

Bailmaceight

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schulze Justin,McBee Oren,Roberts David Jonathan

4 records

Benxi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beveer B. V. (Eveleens C P)

FR
3 records

Kompeito

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

3 records

Wudu

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Inspire

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

3 records

Blue Diamond

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP)

DK FR
4 records

Pink Beauty

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

H211903

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Anda

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

3 records

Robert

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

FR
3 records

Red Beauty

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records