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Suitability for cut flower production — Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

The suitability of Hydrangea macrophylla for cut flower production is determined by its high moisture requirements and the need for specialized stem preparation. Maturity of the inflorescences and careful pruning management are critical factors, as buds are initiated on previous year's growth.

In the reference 288 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

Hydrangea macrophylla is characterized by intense transpiration and a high susceptibility to wilting, which requires cut flowers to be placed in water immediately. To improve water uptake due to partial lignification of the stem, it is recommended to make a transverse or cross-shaped cut at the base and slightly crush the lower section.

The cultivation technology for cut flowers requires a three-year cycle from rooting to obtaining marketable product. Harvesting is carried out after the inflorescences reach full maturity; 'autumn' inflorescences possess the greatest vase life, remaining fresh for up to two weeks.

A key agrotechnical feature is the dependence of flowering on the previous year's shoots, which means that radical pruning leads to crop loss. Additionally, product quality depends on substrate acidity, which influences inflorescence color, making strict pH control necessary during cultivation.

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

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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.

Anda

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

3 records

Robert

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

FR
3 records

H216906

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

HI Horizon

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

3 records

Vendetta

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hortmabrid

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

3 records

Hortmagitri

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Hortmagreclo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

Hortmalegretto

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

SMNHMSIGMA

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

3 records

Kolmatrophy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Holding BV

3 records

Hortmarhaso

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

3 records

Mammoet

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Marsepein

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
3 records

Hokomachoko

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster,Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

4 records

Kolmgarip

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

3 records

Soraya

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.

FR
3 records

Hokomapfloy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter

2 records

Libertin

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Challet Herault S.A.S.

2 records

Hokopinel

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter

3 records

Kolmadaru

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

2 records

Sweet Verena

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

2 records

Kolmagimar

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

2 records

Goudreinet

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
2 records