Hydrangea macr. White – Description

PottedHydrangea macrophylla
Common Name: White Hydrangea
Other names: Bigleaf Hydrangea
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor cultivation
Size: Can reach a height and spread of 1-3 meters

Hydrangea macr. White – Delivery

Delivery info: Your White Hydrangea will be carefully packaged to ensure safe transit and delivered promptly to your doorstep, ready to flourish in your garden.

Hydrangea macr. White – Characteristics

Mature Size: Can grow to 1-3 meters in height and spread
Evergreen or deciduous: Deciduous
Preferred position: Partial shade to full shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade being ideal
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Bushy shrub with large, glossy green leaves and clusters of white, mophead flowers
Hardy or not Hardy: Generally hardy but may require protection from harsh winter winds
Diseases: Susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases in humid conditions

Hydrangea macr. White – Uses

Uses in Garden: White Hydrangeas are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to shady areas of your garden, and they make stunning border plants or focal points in mixed borders.

Hydrangea macr. White – Characteristics

Preferred planting aspect: Partial shade to full shade
Is it Frost Hardy: Moderately frost-hardy; protect from harsh winter winds
Fast or slow Growing? Moderate growth rate
Pruning advice: Prune after flowering to remove old wood and encourage new growth. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.

Hydrangea macr. White – Planting Instruction’s in an Irish climate

PlantingTime: Spring or autumn
Instruction: Plant in well-draining soil amended with organic matter.
Trench Preparation: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Positioning of Plants: Space plants 1-1.5 meters apart.
Plant Spacing: 1-1.5 meters apart
Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape the plant.

Facts About Products

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.
Flower color: The flower color may vary depending on soil pH, with acidic soils producing blue flowers and alkaline soils producing pink flowers.
Versatile: Can be grown in containers or used as cut flowers for floral arrangements.