Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Hydrangea macrophylla Bodensee
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
I hope the blue hydrangea will come back next year because it faded very quickly, compared to another one (bought elsewhere) that was much more resistant over time... I am a little disappointed...
Am, 07/01/2025
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bodensee' is a reliable choice. It forms a beautiful dense bush with a rounded habit. In summer, it is covered with large, round, tight inflorescences, whose colour varies from blue to fuchsia pink depending on the nature of the soil. It takes on beautiful autumn colours, ranging from pink to greyish-green. This solid, hardy and floriferous variety tolerates sunny situations, especially in the morning. It will even flower after a cold spring, as it produces buds that can bloom in the same year. It has a place in all types of gardens and can be used in beds, as a standalone plant, or in large pots. It prefers humus-bearing, moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bodensee' is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding H. macrophylla and H. aspera, among others. All these hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family, originating from China and Japan. Born in the 1950s, 'Bodensee' stands out for its vigorous growth, reliability and excellent floriferousness, even in the case of a terrible spring. It owes this ability to bloom even in the event of late frosts to its lateral and basal buds that can bloom in the same year. This shrub is barely taller than it is wide, reaching a height of 1.2m (4ft) and a spread of about 1m (3ft). From July to September, it is covered with large, dense and almost round inflorescences, measuring 17 to 20cm (7 to 8in) in diameter. The small fertile and sterile flowers that make up these inflorescences show a striking dimorphism. Its lovely sterile florets are adorned with sky-blue or pink, depending on the nature of the soil, with the pink fading slightly towards the end of the season. The tiny sterile florets are barely visible, submerged in the globular head. The flowering is accompanied by medium green, deciduous foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of about 10cm (4in). They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a tapered point, with serrated edges. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
'Bodensee' is not afraid of the sun, in a non-burning situation. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. This one will thrive in an east-facing position, in the morning sun, in beds as well as hedges. This variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground as well as in large containers, which can be placed on a terrace or near an entrance. Although these plants dislike limestone, they are not strictly speaking ericaceous plants. Mix them with Magellan fuchsias or annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their magnificent flowering in the garden or indoors for a long time.
Note: The colour of the flowers of macrophylla hydrangeas varies depending on the soil pH. Traditionally blue varieties turn pink in neutral or alkaline soil. To maintain a beautiful blue colour, mix ericaceous soil with your garden soil and apply aluminium sulphate (slate contains it) or alum stone every spring.
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Hydrangea
macrophylla
Bodensee
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall, or even north-facing. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require acidic soil, but appreciates deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, optionally enriched with a good compound fertiliser before planting. If planting near a wall and the soil is dry at its base, place the root ball at least 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) away from it and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Quite hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without fear.
As for pruning, remove the faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, prune the older stems back to the base by a quarter or a third. This will encourage the formation of young shoots. Carry out this pruning every year during 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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