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Variety traits

Double-flowering in Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

This trait is characterized by an increased number of petaloid sepals in sterile flowers and serves as a key ornamental target for Hydrangea macrophylla.

In the reference 88 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

In Hydrangea macrophylla, double-flowering manifests as the formation of multi-layered, ruffled, or star-shaped blooms. In breeding and variety testing, this trait is evaluated qualitatively through visual assessment of the number of petaloid sepal whorls and inflorescence density, as there is no standardized quantitative scale for it.

The expression of a cultivar’s double-flowering potential often depends on the age of the plant, with young specimens sometimes failing to reach target levels in their first years. The formation of complex flowers requires significant resources; therefore, a balanced nutrient program, with an emphasis on potassium and phosphorus, is essential for maintaining ornamental quality. A high degree of double-flowering increases the weight of the inflorescences, which often leads to shoot lodging and necessitates the use of supports or specialized pruning.

General information about the subject — on the page Double flowering / Reversion.

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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.

Harbits

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

FR
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

2 records

HORE9103

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

2 records

BTI

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.

2 records

CMT 010

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hiroyuki Mekada, Hiroko Inamura, Tetsuya Kato, Yuka Shimizu

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

DK FR
3 records

Hortdowi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

2 records

H217901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H217902

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H217903

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

FRCK 003 S 123

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hiroyuki Mekada, Hiroko Inamura, Tetsuya Kato, Yuka Shimizu

4 records

H218914

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hiroyuki Mekada, Hiroko Inamura, Tetsuya Kato, Yuka Shimizu

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Takanori Kawaguchi

2 records

H220912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H223902

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

2 records

H18-12

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

1 record

HORE9306

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

HORE9311

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

Cotton Candy

Withdrawn

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Joseph Gray

1 record