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Branching — Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.

A qualitative indicator of bush architecture that determines its density, flowering potential, and cutting yield. It is visually assessed as the plant's ability to autonomously form shoots or branch intensively following agrotechnical treatments.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Hydrangea macrophylla, branching is a key habit characteristic affecting the plant's commercial appearance and ornamental value. High branching ensures bush density and uniform inflorescence distribution, which is critical for potted crops, where the number of flower buds is directly linked to flowering quality.

This trait lacks rigid measurable standards and is expert-assessed as the cultivar's ability to form a compact structure without additional interventions. In commercial production, branching intensity also determines the propagation rate, as the yield of planting material depends on the development of lateral shoots.

Branching in this crop is a manageable trait. To correct bush architecture and stimulate lateral branch development, pruning, pinching, or the use of growth regulators are applied, allowing for the desired canopy density to be achieved depending on cultivar-specific characteristics.

General information about the subject — on the page Branching.

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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.

YOUME H19-17

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

4 records

RIE 13

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Ryoji Irie

FR
4 records

H213906

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

NIELS ARTS

5 records

Hokomac

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

FR
5 records

Pink Sensation

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
5 records

Bailmacseven

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Roberts David Jonathan,McBee Oren,Schulze Justin

4 records

Jong 01

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Johannes Maria de Jong

4 records

HORE0031

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

5 records

H212904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Hopcorn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Jacobus Gerardus Hofstede|Wilhelmus Jacobus Gerardus Hofstede

FR
4 records

Kazan

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

TANAKA SHINSUKE

4 records

Hba 208901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Jong 02

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter / Eveleens Kees

3 records

HORE0007

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

4 records

HORE0046

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

4 records

Camilla

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
3 records

HBA215908

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

HBA215909

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

HBA215910

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

HBA215911

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Hbadu

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

H216905

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

H216906

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Hbavask

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records