Hydrangea Macrophylla "Christmas Roses" 10Liter
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Hydrangea Macrophylla "Christmas Roses" 10Liter
Product Details
Weight: 10.00 kg
Hydrangea macrophylla
Botanical Name
Hydrangea macrophylla
Common Names
- Christmas Rose (South Africa)
- Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Mophead Hydrangea
Product Description
Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known in South Africa as the Christmas Rose, is a classic deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering shrub loved for its large, rounded flower heads in shades of pink, blue, purple, red, or white. Flower colour can vary depending on soil pH. Perfect for shaded garden beds, borders, woodland gardens, and containers, this plant adds elegance and lush texture to the garden, especially during the festive summer months.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: ± 1–1.5 m
- Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
- Growth habit: Rounded, bushy shrub
Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Semi-shade to morning sun
- Protect from harsh afternoon sun
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
- Moist but not waterlogged
- Watering: Regular
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer
- Climate:
- Thrives in temperate and coastal regions
- Protect from extreme heat and heavy frost
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Mulch well to retain moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering if required
- Protect from harsh afternoon sun
- Moist but not waterlogged
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer
- Thrives in temperate and coastal regions
- Protect from extreme heat and heavy frost
- Mulch well to retain moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering if required
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
- Best Time to Plant: Spring or early autumn
- Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
- Flowering Season: Late spring through summer (often around Christmas)
- Dormant Season: Winter
- Seasonal Notes:
- Excellent for shade gardens and containers
- Performs best with consistent watering and protection from heat
- Excellent for shade gardens and containers
- Performs best with consistent watering and protection from heat
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