Hydrangea at Wairere Nursery

Hydrangea

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 apear 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 disapointed.

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Hydrangea Alpengluhen

aka Mophead Hydrangea or Alpen Glow

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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Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

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Hydrangea Altona

aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. An strong growing upright Hydrangea with large round pink flower heads from summer through to autumn. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in nice rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Side dress annually with Lime to maintain pink tones. Deciduous.

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Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Hydrangea Altona

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Container: 3.5l ?

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Hydrangea Bloody Marvellous

aka Mophead Hydrangea

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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Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Hydrangea Bloody Marvellous

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Hydrangea Blue Deckle

aka Lacecap Hydrangea

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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Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Hydrangea Blue Deckle

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Hydrangea Blue Prince

aka Mophead Hydrangea

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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Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Hydrangea Blue Prince

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Hydrangea Blue Wave

aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta

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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Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Hydrangea Blue Waves

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Hydrangea Brilliant

aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Brighten up the shrubbery or flowering border with this Hydrangea that has large round heads of carmine red flowers from summer to autumn. Happiest in morning sun or part shade in nice humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm

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Hydrangea Cover Me

aka Cover Me series

Lacecap. Fill your garden with low lush foliage and stunning Hydrangea blooms all summer followed by stunning autumn foliage colours. Great for under planting and shady spots for colour and interest. Plant en masse for striking effect. Protect from hot, overhead, summer sun. Deciduous.

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Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm

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Hydrangea Fireworks

aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. AKA 'Hanabi' which is the Japanese name for fire-works and aptly describes the blooms of this gorgeous Hydrangea. The large flattened flower heads have an outer halo of double pink florets encircling the dense central zone of smaller, light blue florets. Dazzling! Deciduous.

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Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

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Hydrangea Geoffrey Chadbund

aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. Geoffrey Chadbund is an obliging chap who will have pink flowers in alkaline soil and purple flowers if planted in acid soil. The flowers themselves are broad and flat with a halo of outer florets highlighting the central zone of smaller florets. Very striking. Deciduous.

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Flower Colour: Pink / Purple
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 90cm

Hydrangea Geoffrey Chadbund

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