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Container culture of Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

A cultivation method for Hydrangea macrophylla in containers, allowing for the management of wintering for non-hardy varieties and the regulation of inflorescence color by adjusting substrate acidity. It is a key tool for preserving flower buds formed on the previous year's growth.

In the reference 544 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

The container method provides mobility for Hydrangea macrophylla, which is critical for regions with harsh climates: moving the plant indoors for the winter prevents shoot frost damage and ensures annual flowering. In a limited volume of substrate, it is easier for an agronomist to control the pH level, which directly affects the intensity and shade of blue or pink inflorescences.

The root system of the crop is highly sensitive to overheating and excessive moisture; therefore, it requires placement in partial shade and the use of containers with a well-developed drainage system. The technology involves phased repotting as the root ball fills the container, as "restricted" conditions promote more abundant flowering; however, it is important to avoid planting in excessively large containers to prevent waterlogging and the risk of root rot.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

Sources8

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.

Hbachi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

NEW VARIETY B.V.

FR
3 records

HIPEAR81

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

3 records

Robert

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
3 records

H216906

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

3 records

Spike

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolk Bartholomeus Petrus Maria

3 records

Youmetwo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
3 records

Fanfare

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

3 records

SK2DAMA

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shiobara Shigeo

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

HIFROS90

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Roy Robin van Dijk (NL)

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

3 records

LV20-04001

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert de Vos (NL)

FR
3 records

RIE 04

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
3 records

RIE 05

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter R. / Eveleens Cornelis P.

4 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

Beijing

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
3 records

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