Hydrangea macrophylla Rahic
Hydrangea macrophylla Rahic
Hydrangea macrophylla Rahic
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rahic' is a truly irresistible variety with early and perpetual flowering in September. Its white ball-shaped flowers can take on a pink or blue hue and speckle depending on the nature of the soil. It is a rounded, generous, ornamental bush from late spring to autumn. This hydrangea deserves to be showcased in a carefully chosen large pot or at the front of a shaded bed to enjoy it for long weeks. Plant it in a rich, humus-bearing soil that remains slightly moist.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rahic' is a horticultural creation by Pierre-Michel Kerneur dating back to 1990. This cultivar comes from, among others, the species H. macrophylla, the hydrangea with large leaves. Hydrangeas belong to the hydrangea family and are native to China and Japan. 'Rahic' is a fairly fast-growing bush that has a dense and rounded habit as well as harmonious growth. It reaches an average size of 1.30 m in all directions when fully mature, in open ground. The bush blooms in June-July, and again in September. Its inflorescences are spherical, compact, of medium size (12-14 cm). They are composed of numerous simple sterile florets with 4 petals. They open in a pale green shade and then turn white. In neutral soil, the flowers sometimes turn a very pale pink, while in acidic soil, they take on a slight blue tinge. This flowering takes on beautiful pastel shades as it fades. It spreads over dark green, deciduous foliage that falls in autumn. The wide and opposite leaves reach a minimum length of about ten centimetres. They are ovate, ending in a tapered point, with coarsely toothed edges. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
The 'Rahic' Hydrangea is a variety that will be highlighted in the garden or on the terrace. In a shrub bed, it will pair well with a double pink variety ('You and Me Romance') or a blue variety ('Bodensee') for example. Hydrangea macrophylla is well known for brightening the north side of houses. This one will thrive in a non-scorching east or west exposure, in full sun or partial shade, in beds as well as in isolation. This 'Rahic' variety will be splendid in a large jar or a wide vase that can be placed on the balcony or near the entrance. Although hydrangeas are sensitive to limestone, they are not strictly speaking ericaceous plants. Pair them with Fuchsia magellanica, annual impatiens, or plant spring bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their splendid flowering in the garden or the house for a long time.
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Planting and care
Plant the 'Rahic' macrophylla hydrangea in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall, or even north-facing. In very cold regions, it may be prudent to overwinter it in a cold greenhouse or in the conservatory, even though it can withstand -15°C. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but appreciates deep, moist, 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 and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Remove faded flowers on the first bud or the pair of buds directly below. Cut back a quarter or a third of the oldest stems at the base, when the plant is mature, to promote the formation of new shoots, 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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