RIE 09
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryoji Irie
FR
6 records
Cultivation
Solitary planting — Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.
Placement of Hydrangea macrophylla as an accent specimen in an open space to showcase the decorative potential of its large inflorescences.
In the reference 70 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.
Hydrangea macrophylla in a solitary planting acts as a visual dominant due to its rounded crown shape and large spherical inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter. Placing the plant against a background of lawn or neutral surfaces allows for highlighting its ornamental value and preventing suppression by more aggressive crops.
The specifics of solitary cultivation for this species lie in strict microclimate control, including protection from the midday sun and wind to prevent desiccation. With solitary planting, it is easier to manage the substrate composition, which is necessary for maintaining the required soil pH level and the desired flower color.
A key feature of caring for a solitary specimen is the necessity of winter protection for previous year's shoots, on which flowering occurs. This distinguishes Hydrangea macrophylla from more winter-hardy woody shrub specimens and requires thorough preparation of the open area for adverse conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Specimen planting.
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.
Wudu
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P
FR
3 records
HBA 2014903
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Youmetwo
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryoji Irie
FR
3 records
Hortmaserena
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Horteve Breeding B.V.
Kirsten
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Kientzler
FR
2 records
Messalina
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Kientzler
DK
FR
3 records
Lutin
TerminatedHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Challet Herault S.A.S.
Fripon
TerminatedHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Challet Herault S.A.S.
Spring Fire
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.
FR
2 records
SCHROLLA15
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schroll Management ApS
Pink'n Pretty
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Monrovia Nursery
FR
1 record
Colonel Durham
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Jones H. J.
FR
1 record
Prince Henry
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
FR
1 record
Papagei
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil
FR
1 record
Hatfield Rose
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Stuart Low
FR
1 record
Rochambeau
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.
FR
1 record
Rex
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Cayeux H.
FR
1 record
Berlin
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
FR
1 record
Vespa
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
FR
1 record
Raymond Draps
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Draps-Dom
FR
1 record
Mme G. Allery
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.
FR
1 record
Blanc Bleu Vastérival
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Sturdza G.
FR
1 record
Carmen
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wintergalen J.
FR
2 records