Plants ordered now will be sent in rotation when they are ready to leave home in June.
Hydrangea macrophyllacomes from the coastal regions of the Japanese islands, especially the south coast of Honshu. It's therefore more tolerant of sun than many species, and quite happy in the salt-laden airs of seaside gardens. Ideally the flowers are better in a
north-facing border or under (but away from) a shady wall or fence. The flowers of coloured (not white) hydrangeas will be pink on alkaline soil and blue on acid. On slightly acid and neutral soils (pH 6.5-7) the blue can be intensified by applying a little hydrangea colourant.
Hydrangea macrophylla flowers at the top of the stems, so only prune off last year's flower heads in spring to the next fat pair of buds down the stem.
Pruning lower down will result in the loss of the flower on that stem. Hence late spring frosts often mean fewer flowers in summer.
Cover the plant with fleece if freezing temperatures threaten in April and May.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha'
The 'Lilac-flowered Hydrangea' with incurved florets on a mid-pink/blue mophead flowers. Unusual and much sought after, this is an old selection that we are once again able to list.
Large white lacecaps delicately margined dark pink, like a tidier H.s.'Kiyosumi'. Flowers become red in autumn. Coppery young foliage. 1m. It's a lovely hydrangea despite its name!
Striking symmetrical lacecap with lots of intense purple/blue florets and light blue flowers that deepen as they age on only slightly acid soil. Small growing - suitable for a large pot.
Dwarf mophead with much smaller bright pink mops with pointed florets more in keeping with its small size. Perfect for a big container, or front of border. 60-90cm.
Renowned little hydrangea with small white mopheads that soon fade through pink to bright red, and repeat throughout the season. Stems & veins red and whole plant reddens in autumn. Small & showy - excellent for a large pot. 1m
Beautiful plant in flower or out, with four colours in its leaves: white/grey-green/pale green/light yellow. The flowers are palest pink or blue according to the pH of your soil. Much smaller than most H. macrophylla due to its variegation - <1m maximum. But needs a little shelter from the worst of the winter weather. (Ours is in a warm corner by the house)
Large white lacecaps with pink edged sterile florets that is derived and very like H. serrata 'Kiyosumi'. The foliage is also coppery when young. It makes a medium-sized shrub that is possibly easier to place in the garden than H.s.'Kiyosumi'. 1.5m. £10.00
Beautifully symmetrical pure white lacecap that we are listing once again. It's stood the test of time. If grown in shade it gets tall but the flowers fade to a venomous green. 1-1m for rich soil.
