Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) - garden hydrangea - 12 cm pot - Height 25 cm

Yes, in the vast majority of cases, theHydrangea macrophylla planted in spring will flower in its first summer, provided that the flower buds formed in the nursery have not been damaged by a late frost. Our plants are delivered in 12 cm pots, already established and vigorous, which promotes quick establishment and flowering in the first season. To maximize the chances of flowering in the first year, plant it in a sheltered location, water regularly, and avoid pruning the stems bearing buds.

TheHydrangea macrophylla Rose produces round corymbs in shades ranging from bright pink to pearlescent pale pink, depending on soil conditions. Indeed, soil pH directly influences the color of the flowers: acidic soil (pH below 6) turns the flowers mauve and blue, while neutral to slightly alkaline soil maintains or accentuates the pink hues. To maintain beautiful pink flowers, keep the pH around 6 to 6.5 and avoid amending the soil with alkaline products.

TheHydrangea macrophylla is a hardy shrub that can withstand winter temperatures down to around -15°C when well established in the ground. It loses its leaves in autumn (deciduous foliage), but its stems persist and bear the flower buds for the following season. The hydrangea's main vulnerability to cold concerns these very flower buds, which are sensitive to late spring frosts: a winter cover applied in February or March during frost warnings provides effective protection.

To create a flowering hedge with theHydrangea macrophylla Pink, allow a spacing of 80 cm to 1 m between each plant, which allows each shrub to develop fully while quickly forming a dense screen. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and add a mixture of compost and ericaceous soil for a slightly acidic soil, conducive to a beautiful flower color. Plant preferably in autumn or spring, outside of frost periods. Water abundantly after planting and maintain a regular mulch at the base to retain moisture.

TheHydrangea macrophylla Rose thrives in shaded to partially shaded locations: under lightly foliated trees, along a north or east-facing fence, or in a bed sheltered from the afternoon sun. In a pot on a patio or balcony, choose a large container at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter, filled with slightly acidic, well-draining potting mix. In an urban garden, it naturally finds its place at the foot of a shaded wall or as the star plant in a seating area.

Yes, theHydrangea macrophylla is a nectar-producing shrub enjoyed by bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, particularly for its fertile flowers located in the center of the flower heads. The large sterile flowers on the periphery serve primarily as a visual signal to attract insects to the nectar- and pollen-rich central fertile flowers. Planting a hydrangea makes a concrete contribution to the biodiversity of your garden by providing a reliable food source from June to September, a period that is often lean for some pollinators.

In a pot on a terrace, theHydrangea macrophylla Rose requires more frequent watering than in the ground, as the potting mix dries out faster: check the moisture every two days in summer and water generously as soon as the top few centimetres of soil are dry. Use a slightly acidic ericaceous potting mix and supplement with a special fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks from May to August to maintain generous blooms.