Hydrangea macr. Blue

Hydrangea macrophylla Blue is a deciduous mophead hydrangea valued for its large summer flowerheads and reliable garden performance. Best in sun or partial shade with shelter from hot midday sun, it prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; flower colour is influenced by soil pH (typically bluer in acidic conditions and pinker in alkaline). Reaching around 90180 cm in height and spread, it suits mixed borders, containers, and cutting or drying for arrangements.

Position: Sun or partial shade; avoid hot midday sun Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained, humus-rich; slightly acidic to neutral for bluer blooms Hardiness: Fully hardy (UK H5) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:july
flowering:august
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden