Hydrangea Macrophylla Blue Plant

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!