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Hydrangea Shrubs

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These high performing yet undemanding deciduous shrubs were a little out of fashion for a while being considered a little "common". Nowadays they are a "hot" item on the export cut flower market and as a garden plant they have deservedly earned the respect from a new generation of gardeners. Hydrangeas are really easy to grow and will adapt to most conditions however they will perform their best when given some dapled afternoon shade and plenty of water when it is hot and dry in summer. The name Hydrangea comes from the Greek hydor which means water and aggos which means jar. Most Hydrangeas grown in New Zealand are varieties of Hydrangea macrophylla (large-leaved), often referred to as Mop Head or Lace Cap. The colour range includes shades of white, cream, blue and pink.

The flower colour, especially in the blue and pink range is often dependent on your soil type. If you have alkaline soil then your flower heads will be pinker, if you have acid soil your flower heads will be a nice strong blue. You can alter your soil pH by adding Lime to intensify the pink shades and Aluminium sulphate for the blue shades. This must be done before flowering. Hydrangeas should be pruned in July or August and are one of the easiest shrubs to prune. Use a nice sharp pair of secateurs to cut just above the swollen leaf buds which will appear on either side of the stems. Cut back by at least 1/3. They are fabulous mass planted in a border, ideal for screening and hedging and simply wonderful picked for long lasting indoor display. Look too for Hydrangea grandiflora varieties which have elongated flower heads in a gorgeous frothy cream which fade to rusty pink as they age. Hydrangea Quercifolia is another top performer with coarse textured leaves that are reminiscent of an oak leaf. The foliage turns a rich red in autumn and holds well through the winter. The gorgeous large cream blooms on fresh green foliage in summer are almost secondary to the autumn display. So take another look at Hydrangeas, we promise you won't be disappointed.

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Hydrangea Agnes Pavelli

aka Mophead Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: White/Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 1.5m

Mophead. Tall growing with large rounded flower heads in crisp white, this highly rated Hydrangea will do best in semi-shade where the flowers will age to an attractive green tone. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Alpengluhen

aka Mophead Hydrangea or Alpen Glow

=Flower Colour: Pink =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.2m x 1m

Large hot pink to purple 'Mophead' flowers appear from summer to autumn offset by glossy green foliage. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Colour may vary depending on soil type. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Annabelle

aka Smooth Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: White/Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.8m x 2m

This Hydrangea hails from the USA and is commonly known as the 'Smooth Hydrangea' because of the thin soft heart shaped leaves. Large heads of white flowers open from green buds in summer. The flowers turn green again as they age. Needs a semi-shaded position. Deciduous.

'Annabelle' is very hardy and will flower well even if cut back quite hard each year. Ensure your soil does not completely dry out in summer for best results. The flower heads are poised gracefully on the tips of the branches and this Hydrangea looks simply stunning in full flower. Information Pages

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Hydrangea Ayesha

aka Mophead Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: Lavender /Blue =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 2m

Mophead. The flower colour of this Hydrangea is quite unusual with tones of lilac, blue and dusky pink. Very striking in full flower and lovely to pick. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Blaumeise

aka Lacecap aka Blue Meise

=Flower Colour: Blue =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 1m

Lacecap Hydrangea. Stunning Hydrangea with large flat flower heads made up of deep cobalt blue florets that surround the tiny central flowers that are in turn a deeper shade of blue. Nice glossy green foliage sets the flowers off. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in rich acid soil. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Bloody Marvellous

aka Mophead Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: Red =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 60cm x 60cm

Pretty in pink this compact Hydrangea has large 'Mop Head' flowers of deep 'crushed raspberry' pink. Lush foliage with bronze-maroon overtones. Grow in morning sun in soil that is not too dry. Side dress with lime to maintain the pink colour. Deciduous. AKA Merveille Sanguine or Raspberry Crush.

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Hydrangea Blue Deckle

aka Lacecap Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: Blue =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 1.5m

A really pretty Lace Cap Hydrangea with soft powder blue florets that highlight the central head of smaller blue flowers. Nice compact growth habit. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. To ensure flowers remain blue plant in acid soil or treat with Aluminium Sulphate. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Blue Diamond

aka Mophead Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: Blue =PVR: =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 80cm x 80cm

Gorgeous rounded tight 'Mophead' blooms in vivid blue will decorate the garden from summer through to autumn. Nice compact growth habit. Happy in the garden or a container in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Morning sun or part shade. Deciduous. PVR.

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Hydrangea Blue Prince

aka Mophead Hydrangea

=Flower Colour: Blue =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous =Mature HxW: 100cm x 100cm

Mophead. Lush fresh green foliage and large rounded heads of cornflower blue will delight in summer-autumn. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in rich acid soil for best results. Side dress with Aluminium sulphate to maintain the blue colour. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea Blue Wave

aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta

=Flower Colour: Blue =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1m x 1m

A beautiful 'Lacecap' Hydrangea in tones of blue. The tiny central florets are surrounded by a halo of larger deep blue florets resulting in a large showy flat flower head. To ensure the flowers remain blue must be planted in acid soil or side dressed with Aluminium sulphate. Deciduous.

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