Stunning Hydrangea Macrophylla Plants in Vibrant Colors - Buy Now!

Description

Common name:

Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

Regional name:

Marathi, Hindi - Hydrangea, Manipuri: Thamapansapi Lei

Category:

Shrubs, Groundcovers, Indoor Plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

March, April, May, June, July, August, September

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Purple, Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Spread or Width:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Form:

Spreading

Estimated Life Span:

Very long lived

Special Character:

• Good for Hedges and Borders
• Attracts butterflies
• Attracts bees
• Suitable for road median planting
• Hanging or weeping growth habit
• Grows best in cooler regions

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- What we recognize as hydrangea flowers are actually sepals. (like in ixoras, poinsettia, bougainvillea etc)
- The sepals are long lasting.
- The hydrangea is a very showy medium compact deciduous shrub.
- Flowers heads are very attractive.
- Flowers spread like a sheet all around the top and the sides and seem to smother the leaves.
- Very popular all over the world as a indoor as well as garden plant.
- The color of the flower indicates soil pH. Acidic soils make the color pink and alkaline soils make the color pink.

Growing tips:

- Hydrangeas can take full sunlight in mild climates. In areas with very hot and dry summers - it is advisable to protect them from harsh afternoon sunlight.
- Plants require good fertile, well drained soil with a lot of organic matter in it.
- Water regularly - expecially in summer.
- Can be grown in pots as well as ground