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Kardinal – Hydrangea macrophylla (Flat flowers)

Price range: 155.00€ through 225.00€

Short description

H. macrophylla ‘Kardinal’

Hardiness: Good hardiness, down to -18 °C.

Use and interest: A small variety with fuchsia flat flowers, ideal for very small gardens, at the front of a border or in a pot. This hydrangea can be planted in sun or partial shade. Very hardy, it is perfect for all regions.

  • Exposure: Sun to partial shade
  • Mature height: 1.20m to 1.40m
  • Shape: Flat
  • Inflorescence colour: Deep pink
  • Flowering period: July to September

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Weight 21 kg
Exposition

Sun to partial shade (=Tolerates full sun all day or well-lit periods during the day)

Hauteur Adulte

1.20m to 1.40m

Forme de la fleur

Couleur de la fleur

Période de floraison

From early July to mid-September

Tailles disponibles

35 liters (6 to 8 years), 45 to 60 liters (8 to 12 years)

Utilisation et intérêts

For potting, To create a border

Genre et espèce

Détail des sépales

Close-set sepals

Care tips / FAQ

By convention, the term “hydrangea” refers to all plants with well-rounded flowers. All other shapes (flat, cone-shaped, etc.) are classified as hydrangeas.

Hydrangea is the Latin word, hortensia the French word.

From May to September; some are repeat bloomers until October or even November.

The smallest measure between 60 and 80 cm. The largest up to 3 m, not counting climbing varieties which can reach 5 to 8 m.

Hydrangeas can be planted in several exposures: full sun, partial shade, shade…

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It is the soil pH that determines the color of the hydrangea.

It must be grown in soil that is both acidic (pH between 4.5 and 6) and rich in assimilable aluminum.

If your soil is slightly acidic or neutral (pH between 6.5 and 7), you will need to add alum.

It must be grown in soil that is slightly acidic or neutral (pH between 6.5 and 7).

If your soil is acidic (pH between 4.5 and 6), you can add fossilized seaweed.

It depends on the space you have available. For a balcony or small terrace, opt for a compact variety (40 to 80 cm). In the ground, classic hydrangeas can reach 1.5 to 2 meters in height.

You can keep them in pots for a few weeks after purchase, provided you water them well. For good long-term development, it is recommended to replant them in the ground or in a larger pot within the following month.