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Hydrangea 'French Bolero' – An Abundance of Blooms for Your Garden

Hydrangea macrophylla 'French Bolero' is a breakthrough flowering shrub, bred as an evolution of the award-winning 'Runaway Bride'. This deciduous hydrangea is renowned for its unique ability to produce clusters of elegant white-pink blooms along the entire length of every stem, creating a breathtaking cascade of colour from late spring right through summer.

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and compact – ideal for smaller gardens or patio containers.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 80-100cm in height and spread after several years.
• Flowering Period: Late May to September, with continuous flushes if deadheaded regularly.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens (RHS H5), tolerating winter temperatures down to -15°C.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7.0) encourages the best blooms.
• Sun/Shade: Thrives in partial shade but tolerates morning sun; protect from harsh midday rays.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and the first growing season.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required; remove spent flowers and weak stems after flowering.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous growth and flowering.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create a romantic border by pairing with hostas, ferns, or Japanese anemones that share similar moisture needs.
• Suits cottage gardens, woodland edges, or as a patio centrepiece in large containers.
• Makes stunning cut flowers for indoor arrangements due to its strong stems and abundant blooms.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea 'French Bolero'?
  The ideal time is autumn or early spring when the soil is workable and not frozen. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round if watered well.
• How fast does it grow?
  This hydrangea is moderately fast-growing, reaching its mature size in 2–4 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  'French Bolero' thrives in moist, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid very dry or chalky soils for best results.