Selling Size: Single Plant without flower | 2.5”-4” Pot Included
Hydrangea macrophylla, particularly those with blue flowers, are popular and beautiful additions to gardens.
Here's a breakdown of Hydrangea Macrophylla Blue Plant key information about them:
Key Characteristics:
Species: Hydrangea Macrophylla Blue Plant, also known as bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, or hortensia.
Appearance:
Deciduous shrubs with large, lush leaves.
Produce large, showy flower heads in either rounded "mophead" or flat "lacecap" forms.
Flower colors include blue, pink, purple, red, and white.
Color and Soil pH:
A unique feature of Hydrangea macrophylla is that flower color is heavily influenced by soil pH.
Acidic soils (pH below 7) tend to produce blue flowers.
Alkaline soils (pH above 7) tend to produce pink flowers.
This is due to the availability of aluminum ions in acidic soil, which the plants absorb.
Growing Conditions:
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.
Requires moist, well-drained soil.
Benefit from protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Achieving Blue Flowers:
To encourage blue blooms, you'll need to create acidic soil conditions.
This can be done by adding soil amendments such as aluminum sulfate.
Varieties:
There are many cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla, with popular blue varieties including:
'Nikko Blue'
'Blue Heaven'
'Glory Blue'
'Blaumeise'
Many others.
Important Hydrangea Macrophylla Blue Plant Considerations:
Pruning should be done carefully, as many varieties bloom on "old wood" (the previous year's growth).
Hydrangeas need ample watering.
They can be grown in the ground or in containers.
I hope this information is helpful!
