Cultivation
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.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryoji Irie
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolk Bartholomeus Petrus Maria
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Horteve Breeding B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
SANTHO BEHEER B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Peter Rudolf Kolster
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Klaveren Arie D.|De Kwakel 1424 PE, NL
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Challet Herault S.A.S.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Kientzler
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Katrin Meinl
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Silke TIPPMANN (DE)
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Kientzler
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W.|Marietta, GA, US
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schroll Management ApS
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Challet Herault S.A.S.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Jean-Paul Davasse
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Toyokazu Ichie
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
De Jong Plant B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Marie-France Doll
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Marie-France Doll
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.