Cultivation

Suitability for cut flowers — Hydrangea serrata

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata

Hydrangea serrata is valued in floristry for its delicate lacecap inflorescences, though its industrial use is limited due to the plant's compact habit and the small size of its flower stalks.

In the reference 15 varieties crop Tea-of-heaven, where this is mentioned in the description.

Inflorescences of Hydrangea serrata are characterized by a 'lacecap' form, which consists of flat structures with a central cluster of small fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of sterile ones. Due to this structure, the species is sought after in floral arrangements for creating a natural and 'airy' visual effect, and it is also suitable for use as dried flowers.

Agronomically, the crop is limited in industrial floriculture, as it is genetically a more compact species with smaller leaves and inflorescences compared to Hydrangea macrophylla. The volume of cut flowers harvested per plant and the size of the stalks are significantly smaller, which reduces the efficiency of mass production of this species as a cut flower crop.

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

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Varieties of Tea-of-heaven mentioned in the description

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