Add a splash of colour—hydrangeas make your garden dance all summer!

We’re offering you a Hydrangea macrophylla Mix: Set of 6 Lush Colourful Plants for just £49.99 saving you 23% off Perfect Plant Deal UK's prices.

Bring Lasting Colour to Your Garden with Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla, known commonly as mophead hydrangea or hortensia, is celebrated for its extravagant summer displays and robust, easy-care nature. This exclusive set delivers six healthy plants (25–40cm tall, measured with pot), each in a 10.5cm nursery container. You’ll receive a curated mix across three different colourways for a spectacular range of hues.

• Botanical Highlights: Mophead hydrangeas are valued for their large, rounded flower clusters produced from early summer into autumn. The included mix features blooms in shades of white, blue, pink, purple, and deep red—perfect for brightening any planting scheme.
• Garden Impact: Group these shrubs in borders for massed colour or use individually in pots to accent patios and terraces. As mid-sized deciduous shrubs, they typically reach 1–1.5 metres at maturity, creating lush structure all season.
• Care Essentials: Hydrangeas crave regular, deep watering—especially in spring and summer. Drought can lead to leaf yellowing and sparse growth, so keep the soil consistently moist. Plant them in rich, well-drained ground with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7). They flourish in partial shade but tolerate morning sun; avoid hot, midday exposure.
• How to Prune: Allow spent flowers to remain on the plants over winter—they protect fragile new buds from frost. In March, trim away old blooms just above a healthy pair of buds to trigger strong flowering and maintain plant vigour.
• Planting & Feeding: Plant hydrangeas in late autumn to early spring for best establishment. Enrich the soil with compost and mulch to lock in moisture and feed with a balanced fertiliser each spring for extra blooms. No specialist feed is needed unless you wish to enhance blue flower colours (use ericaceous compost and fertiliser in this case).
• Garden Companions: Pair hydrangeas with shade-loving perennials like hostas, ferns, and astilbe or alongside evergreen shrubs for year-round interest.

FAQs

• When should I plant Hydrangea macrophylla?
  Plant between autumn and early spring for strong root development before summer.
• How tall will my hydrangeas grow?
  This variety typically matures at 1–1.5 metres in height and spread.
• Which soil and location are best?
  Hydrangeas thrive in rich, moist, well-drained soil with partial shade and shelter from strong afternoon sun.

Add Lasting Colour to Your Garden with Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla, also known as bigleaf hydrangea, is prized for its large, showy flower heads and lush foliage. This mix set features six robust young plants in three distinct colour varieties—perfect for creating a vibrant, long-lasting display.

• Breathtaking Blooms: Each plant produces generous clusters of flowers in shades ranging from pure white and sky blue to deep pink and red. The blossoms emerge in early summer and can last well into autumn.
• Versatile Uses: Hydrangeas thrive in garden beds, borders, or patio containers. Their bold colours complement cottage gardens, modern landscapes, and mixed shrub schemes alike.
• Mature Size: Expect your hydrangeas to reach up to 1–1.5m tall and wide at maturity—ideal for filling space or creating natural screens.

Caring for Your Hydrangeas

• Planting: Best planted in spring or autumn when the soil is moist. Choose a spot with partial shade—hydrangeas appreciate morning sun but benefit from afternoon protection.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. For blue flowers, maintain acidic conditions; for pink/red blooms, neutral to alkaline soil is ideal.
• Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week during dry spells, especially in spring and summer when plants are actively growing.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering or in late winter to remove old flower heads and encourage strong new growth.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring for best results. Use ericaceous feed if you want to enhance blue tones.

Create Stunning Plant Combinations

• Companion Ideas: Pair with ferns, hostas, or Japanese maples for a lush, layered effect. Hydrangeas also look striking with other shade-loving perennials like astilbes or heucheras.
• Design Tips: Plant en masse for dramatic impact or dot through borders for pops of colour. Their rounded forms soften hard edges and bring structure to planting schemes.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea macrophylla?
  The best time is spring or autumn when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild.
• How fast do these hydrangeas grow?
  You can expect moderate growth—plants typically reach their mature size within 3–5 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil do hydrangeas prefer?
  They thrive in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Soil pH affects flower colour: acidic soils produce blue blooms; neutral/alkaline soils yield pink/red flowers.