The leaves have stalks about 2cm (1 inch) long. The main stem and branches may each terminate in a rounded flower head about 12-20cm (5-8 inch) wide which is composed of many four petaled flowers up to 5cm (2 inch) wide. Occasionally there are small specimens available which have only an unbranched main stem with a single flower head at its top.Flowers of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hortensia’ have greenish buds that open white, pink, red, purple or blue.
- Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla Thunb.
- Common names: Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, Penny Mac, Hortensia
- Synonymous: Hortensia opuloides, Hydrangea chungii,Hydrangea hortensia,Hydrangea hortensis,Hydrangea maritima,Hydrangea opuloides,Hydrangea otaksa,Viburnum macrophyllum
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Genus: Hydrangea
- Species: H. macrophylla
Origin:Hydrangea macrophylla native to China, Japan, Central and South America, Mexico...
How to Grow and Care
Propagation is not practical for indoor plants. Although stem cuttings of Hydrangea macrophylla will normally root quite easily, the resultant plants are unlikely to produce flowers indoors.
For outdoors cultivation, Hydrangea macrophylla plants are easy to propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken from near the base of the plant, tip cuttings taken in summer or by layering, suckering or division. The cuttings 13-15cm (5-6 inch) long with the excess leaves removed should be placed in propagation mix and kept in a closed frame or sealed plastic bag until roots develop. The cuttings are taken in late summer or early fall.
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE Hydrangeas
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- Learn more at How To Change Hydrangea Color from Pink to Blue
- Learn more at 7 Tips for Growing Gorgeous Hydrangeas
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