Variety traits
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.
The height of Hydrangea macrophylla is a key varietal trait, measured in centimeters from the soil surface to the top of the crown or inflorescences. This parameter determines the cultivation method, placement in the landscape, and the specifics of annual pruning.
In the reference 49 varieties crop Bigleaf hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.
The natural height range of Hydrangea macrophylla is from 90 to 180 cm, with certain varieties potentially reaching 240 cm under optimal conditions. In the climatic conditions of central Russia, the height of the shrub is often limited to 1 meter, while compact varieties ranging from 40 to 70 cm in height have been bred for container cultivation.
The height trait directly influences agrotechnical care: varieties up to 90 cm are more convenient for container culture and winter protection. Taller forms are used as specimen plants, requiring delicate pruning, as flower buds are formed exclusively on the previous year's shoots, which makes radical shortening of the shrub to control size impossible.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Shoji Sakamoto
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Meinl Katrin|Dresden, DE
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Buren Gert|Hillegom, NL
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Jungpflanzen Claus & Torsten Kühne GbR
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schroll Management ApS
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Shiobara Shigeo
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Marie-France Doll
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schroll Management ApS
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schroll Management ApS
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Frauke Engel
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Toyokazu Ichie
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Fischer
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara Hiroshi
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rovere