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HYDRANGEA
Commonly known as Hortensia
Colour-changing mopheads and lacecaps in shades of pink, white and blue from early summer to late autumn and delicate skeletons of flower through the winter.
Cones of white from paniculata and bronze and purple foliage from quercifolia.
Genus of 80 or more species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers. They originate from woodland in eastern Asia and North and South America.
The larger, showier flowers on flat, domed or conical flower heads are sterile, the smaller, fertile flowers are usually found in the centre. The climbers are suitable for a shady wall or fence and mature specimens provide shelter for insects.
Paniculata species attract insects as they have fertile flowers amongst the sterile ones.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced by Sir Joseph Banks from a Chinese garden. Originally named H. hortensis which gave rise to the old name 'Hortensia' . Now H. macrophylla (common hydrangea) is divided into 2 groups, Lacecaps and Hortensias(mopheads). Acid soils with a pH of less than 5.5 produce blue flowers; those above, pink. Neutral soils can be influenced by blueing compound. White flowers are not affected by pH value.
Place of originEastern Asia, North and South America. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilAcid soils will produce blue/purpleNeutral to alkaline soilAlkaline will produce pink/red flowers.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
May cause skin allergy(People & Pets)
- Hydrangeas for everyone!
- Quick tour of hydrangea stocked - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Soil & Feeding
- Pruning Hydrangeas
- Pruning Hydrangeas - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Hydrangeas, keeping them blue - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
- Drying hydrangea flower heads - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Popular Mopheads & Lacecaps
- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading
Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA
HYDRANGEA 'Jogasaki'
Lacecap (synonym Fireworks Blue, Fireworks Pink) Blue or pink tinged flowers on this unusual and spectacular form, depending on the acidity of the soil.
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Joseph Banks'
Mophead - usually pale blue stained violet
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'King George'
Mophead - Popular variety with reddish pink flowers, deeper colouration on acidic soils.
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Lanarth'
Lacecap - white
HYDRANGEA 'Libelle'
Lacecap - best white
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Love you Kiss'
Lacecap - an outstanding variety with white florets which have reddish edges and a hint of orange. New growth has a reddish tinge in early summer
HYDRANGEA 'Magical Amethyst'
Mophead - flowers opening lime green, changing to pink and ageing to pink/green
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Magical Coral'
Mophead - starting green, changing to pink/green, then pink and ageing to white/green with pink edges
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Magical Noblesse'
Mophead - green/white flowers varying in shade through the season
HYDRANGEA 'Magical Revolution Blue'
Mophead - blue, changing through purple-blue notes to green through the season
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Masja'
Mophead - compact habit, red flowers
HYDRANGEA 'Merveille Sanguine'
Mophead - purplish foliage turning red in the autumn. Blood red flower heads
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Mirai'
Mophead - white, with a beautiful red rim around each petal
Gift-wrapping available
HYDRANGEA 'Miss Saori'
Mophead - RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2014. Striking rose and white double flowers contrasting with dark foliage
HYDRANGEA 'Mme E. Mouillere'
Mophead - white, pink-tinged when fading
Gift-wrapping available
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