Hydrangea macrophylla Benthe - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Benthe - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Benthe
Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangearangea.
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Description
The Hortensia or Hydrangea macrophylla 'Benthe' offers very special inflorescences, both in terms of their colour nuances and their shape. Each small cream-white flower is bordered with pink, tinged with green in some places, and the edges of the petals are undulate. The rounded and compact bush is relatively small. In autumn, its flowers turn green, and its foliage turns yellow. It is best placed in shady flower beds or on terraces, or exposed to morning sun, in cool, rich, non-limestone soil.
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Benthe' is a hardy bush belonging to the hydrangea family, native to China and Japan. This bush has a rounded habit, reaching a height and width of 1.20m. From July to October, its inflorescences form a crown of white and pink flowers tinged with green, which turn green as they fade. The flowering is accompanied by deciduous dark green foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of about ten centimetres. They are simple, ovate to elliptical, with a pointed tip and serrated edges.
The 'Benthe' Hortensia, being hardy, is an original variety, ideal for brightening up shaded areas of the garden and for container cultivation. Known for enhancing north-facing exposures, hydrangeas also thrive in east or west-facing positions where the sun is not too intense, whether in flower beds or hedges. Its compact form is perfectly suited for container cultivation, which you can place on a terrace, in a beautiful set of pots, or near the entrance of the house. Although hydrangeas dislike lime, they are not strictly acid-loving plants: they need fertile soil, whereas heather soil, although very acidic, is also very nutrient-poor. For a lively garden, associate them with Fuchsia magellanica or spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips or summer-flowering bulbs such as lilies in front of their rounded silhouette to enjoy their opulent flowering for longer.
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Planting and care
Plant the hydrangea macrophylla Benthe in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded location, for example against an east-facing wall, or even north-facing. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require heather soil, but appreciates a deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, place the root ball at least 30-40 cm away from the base of the wall and incorporate a quantity of well-rotted compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Very hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without fear. As for pruning, remove faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. Cut back a quarter to a third of the older stems at the base, when the plant is mature, to promote the formation of new shoots. Carry out this pruning every year during the months of March and April.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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