Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amethyst
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
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Didier R., 04/09/2018
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Description
The Hydrangea, scientifically known as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Amethyst', belongs to a series of flowers that offer constantly changing shades throughout the seasons. The flowers of this plant range from pink mauve to green, and the colour depends on the soil type. The plant will adopt more pink or mauve shades associated with different tones of green. The pom-pom flowers of this plant initially appear apple green at blooming, then turn pink to mauve mixed with apple green to bluish green, and finally fade to almond green at the end of autumn. The plant blooms generously throughout the summer and is perfect for making fresh or dry bouquets. The plant's compact habit makes it suitable for growing in large containers or shaded mass plantings in non-lime soil.
The 'Magical Amethyst' comes from the Hydrangea macrophylla plant, native to China and Japan. This hardy bush is wider than it is tall and grows up to 100 cm (39.4 in) in height and 120 cm (47.2 in) in spread, with the potential to reach a height of 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) in 10 years given the right conditions.
In June, the plant produces small, bright apple green pom-poms in dense clusters with a small bud in their centre that will change colour. These pom-poms gradually become bicoloured, with bright pink or violet-purple mixed with light and bluish-green. They eventually turn pale pink or greyish-mauve and fade into a paper-like texture by early autumn. The flowers then take on a soft almond-green shade. The plant's dark green, deciduous foliage accompanies the flowering. Its leaves are opposite, ovoid to elliptical, and jagged, reaching a minimum of ten centimetres long and ending in a pointed tip.
Hydrangeas are hardy plants that can brighten up the north side of houses. They can be planted in mass or as hedges and are perfect for container gardening on terraces or near entryways. Although they don't do well in lime soil, they don't require ericaceous compost either. You can pair them with fuchsia magellanica, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. They have beautiful flowers that last a long time and can be enjoyed in the garden or as part of a bouquet in your home.
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To plant the Magical Amethyst macrophylla hydrangea, choose a slightly shaded spot in spring or early autumn, such as against an east-facing or northern wall. Keep it away from cold winds and the sun. It prefers deep, fresh, well-drained, and relatively fertile soil, but ericaceous soil is unnecessary. You can enrich the soil with a good base fertiliser before planting. If the soil is dry at the foot of the wall, plant the root ball at least 30-40 cm (11.8-15.7 in) away from the base and add well-rotted compost to improve soil freshness. This plant is resilient and can be planted in cold areas. When pruning, remove the faded flowers on the first or second bud. To encourage the formation of young shoots, cut back a quarter or a third of the oldest stems to the base when the plant matures. Prune every year in March or 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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