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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.

Twilight

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Cayeux H.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
5 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Matthes F.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Adria

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Redstart

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Eisvogel

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Cayeux H.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Altona

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Schadendorff H.

FR
1 record

Lilacina

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Bailday

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Bailey Nurseries

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Masja

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Rathen

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Meinl K.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Matthes F.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Jones H. J.

FR
1 record