Cultivation

Suitability of Hydrangea for cut flower production

Hydrangea L.

A quality criterion for Hydrangea, defined by the stem's ability to maintain vascular conductivity and the inflorescences' resistance to high transpiration levels after detachment from the shrub.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

The physiological suitability of Hydrangea for cutting is limited by the porous structure of its lignifying stem, which is prone to rapid vascular occlusion by air embolisms and bacterial biofilm. Due to the large surface area of the inflorescences, the crop exhibits intensive moisture evaporation, which requires immediate hydration right after harvesting.

Technological assessment of suitability considers varietal differences: summer varieties require increased attention to maintaining turgor, whereas antique varieties with a dense, papery petal texture demonstrate higher durability. Agrotechnical preparation to ensure longevity includes removing all leaves below the water line and mechanically increasing the absorption area by splitting the lower part of the stem.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of 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.