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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.

Sources8

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.

HORE9306

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

HORE9311

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

ERIC PELLERIN

Withdrawn

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Jardin Botanique de Vauville (FR)

FR
1 record

BC2402AC

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Blooming Creations International B.V.

1 record

H218912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218913

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H218915

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H218917

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

ROCO131801

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

RoCo Young Plants B.V.

1 record

H218921

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H218924

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H218926

Withdrawn

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

SCHROLLA25

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

1 record

H220901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

BRIDO

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SNOWFLAKE NURSERY (US)

FR
1 record

H220909

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H220911

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

H220914

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Kamosere Gokigenyo

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

1 record

Elster

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil

FR
1 record

Nanping

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beheer B.v. (Eveleens C.P.)

FR
1 record

Meissen

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Meinl K.

FR
1 record

Blue Danube

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Schneeball

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dresdner Zierpflanzen Steinle OHG

FR
1 record