Hydrangea macrophylla Love - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Love - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Youme H1917' LOVE (YOU & ME® series)
Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
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The Hydrangea or Hydrangea macrophylla You and Me 'Love' forms large heads filled with triple florets with rounded petals in a soft pink colour, creating a soft and romantic impression. This hydrangea is part of the You & Me range, which offers original inflorescences. They start off with shades of green or white, then gradually become a uniform pink. In autumn, they turn a crimson red. In strongly acidic soils, the pink colour becomes pastel blue. This variety is of medium size and can be grown in containers or in the ground, in partially shaded areas with moist, lime-free soil.
The Hydrangea is certainly the most common plant in the Hydrangeaceae family, which includes 17 genera. Some are well-known to gardeners, such as Deutzia and Philadelphus (Mock Orange). Among the dozens of Hydrangea species found worldwide, both shrubs and climbers (Hydrangea petiolaris, for example), the Hydrangea macrophylla is the most widely cultivated species, with a true cult following in its native Japan and inspiring breeders worldwide. 'Love' is a horticultural variety created in Japan in 2016 by Ryoji Irie as part of the You & Me range, which includes a dozen cultivars, each more attractive than the next. This hydrangea grows into a dense bush of medium size, usually reaching about 1.20m in all directions, but it can grow taller over time if not pruned, reaching 1.50m or more. This relative compactness makes it easy to grow in a container to enhance a terrace. The foliage is typical of the species, with wide oval leaves that come to a point and have roughly toothed edges. The colour of the foliage is medium to dark green, depending on the exposure, and it has a slight shine with visible veins. The flowering starts with green and pale pink tones. Large inflorescences measuring 12 to 15cm in diameter form in late June or early July, composed of dozens of sterile florets that create a hemispherical dome, slightly flattened, at the end of the branches. The florets are double or triple. These successive rows of florets decrease in size towards the centre, giving the inflorescence a unique pattern. As it matures, the inflorescence gradually becomes more intensely red, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark foliage. The flowering period lasts for about seven weeks, from July to September, depending on the climatic zones, and allows for the creation of stunning dried bouquets.
Hydrangeas with large heads are truly essential in summer, and 'Love' is certainly a charming and romantic variety with its intricate pink inflorescences. They bloom for several weeks, and the pleasure can be extended by making lovely dried bouquets for the indoors. Plant it in a slightly shaded border, at the edge of trees, alongside plants with similar needs. To extend the flowering season, consider adding Witch Hazels for late winter, Chinese Azaleas and Deciduous Magnolias for spring, and Camellia sasanqua for autumn.
Hydrangea macrophylla Love - Mophead Hydrangea in pictures
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Botanical data
Hydrangea
macrophylla
'Youme H1917' LOVE (YOU & ME® series)
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Hydrangea macrophylla You and Me 'Love' 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, drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but appreciates a deep, moist, well-drained, and 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. Hardy, it can withstand temperatures down to approximately -17°C. As for pruning, remove faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. Cut back a quarter or a third of the older stems at the base, when the plant is mature, to promote the formation of new shoots. Perform 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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