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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bavaria' – Stunning Bicolour Blooms for Your Garden

Add a burst of colour to your outdoor space with the Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bavaria'. This deciduous shrub is prized for its extraordinary mophead flower clusters, each boasting a unique blend of pink and blue hues. The bicolour effect is a rare feature among hydrangeas, making 'Bavaria' a standout in any border, patio pot, or cottage garden scheme.

Why Choose 'Bavaria'?

• Seasonal Interest: From mid-summer, enjoy large, dense flower heads that remain vibrant for weeks, extending your garden's display well into autumn.
• Pollinator Friendly: The abundant blooms attract bees and butterflies, supporting local wildlife.
• Low Maintenance: Robust and reliable, this hydrangea suits both seasoned gardeners and newcomers alike.
• Versatile Placement: Ideal for mixed borders, containers, or as a focal point in smaller gardens.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn while soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• Location: Prefers partial shade but tolerates morning sun; shelter from harsh midday rays for best colour.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Flower colour intensity may shift with soil pH—more acidic soils encourage blue tones, while neutral to alkaline soils favour pink.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering by removing spent blooms and weak stems. Major pruning is rarely needed.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; use ericaceous feed if you wish to enhance blue shades.
• Mature Size: Grows up to 1.2m tall and wide over several years.

Garden Design Ideas

• Create colourful borders with companion plants like hostas, ferns, and Japanese anemones that thrive in similar conditions.
• Add to mixed shrub beds for long-lasting summer interest or use as a statement container plant on patios and terraces.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea 'Bavaria'?
  The ideal time is early spring or autumn when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild.
• How do I maintain the bicolour effect?
  The intensity of pink and blue depends on your soil's pH—acidic soils bring out more blue, while alkaline soils produce pinker blooms. Use ericaceous compost for bluer flowers.
• Is this plant winter hardy?
  Yes, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bavaria' is hardy throughout the UK and will withstand normal winter conditions once established.