Hydrangea macrophylla So Long Ebony
Hydrangea macrophylla So Long Ebony
Hydrangea macrophylla So Long Ebony
Hydrangea macrophylla x serrata So Long® Ebony 'Monmar'
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Description
The 'So Long Ebony' is a new hybrid of hydrangea that combines the characteristics of its two parents. The Hydrangea serrata has passed on its resistance to cold and its ability to flower on the same year's wood, while the more familiar 'H. macrophylla' is responsible for the opulence and beauty of its flower heads. This variant boasts almost black stems that accentuate its early and prolonged flowering, made up of pink-violet or blue balls of flowers, depending on the soil type, which fade into lovely shades. With vigorous growth but not encumbering, this highly floriferous shrub can easily fit in a small garden or a container on the terrace, preferably in semi-shaded areas.
The Hydrangea serrata are mountainous plants native to cool and humid climates. They are resistant to cold (-20°C) and are less sensitive to late frosts than the large leaf Hydrangeas. All belong to the Hydrangeaceae family. Presenting itself as a bushy shrub, rounded to erect, the hydrangea 'So Long Ebony' will reach about 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) in all directions, depending on growing conditions. It flowers from early on the shoots of the year. Its globular panicles, about 15 cm (5.9 in) wide, bloom from June. If the bush is pruned slightly after the first flowering, it should re-flower later in the summer. The sterile florets that make up the flower head measure about 3 cm (1.2 in) in diameter. Their colour depends on the soil's acidity and the presence or absence of aluminium sulphate. Without 'blueing' fertiliser, pink-violet flowers appear in neutral or slightly chalky soil but blue otherwise. They fade after 3 weeks in a beautiful green tone splashed with cream. This hydrangea has very dark branches, large ovate, and dentate leaves of medium green colour, which fall in autumn. Note that hydrangeas are robust plants that can live at least 50 years.
Particularly appreciating cool soils and semi-shade exposure, the Hydrangea So Long Ebony, planted alone or in the company of its brother 'So Long Rosy', brings a beautiful romantic touch to a garden bathed in freshness. Its moderate growth allows it to be planted near the house, in the ground, and in a container on the terrace or near the entrance, where it will be admired. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. This one will also enjoy an east or west exposure, not burning, in borders and hedges. Even though they aren't fond of limestone, hydrangeas are not strictly ericaceous plants; they like humus-rich, fertile, fresh soils. Pair them, for example, with fuchsias magellanica, annual impatiens, lilies, Pieris, and Sarcococca, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous flowering in the garden or the house. Their dried flowers, kept out of the light, are fabulous in bouquets.
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Planting and care
To plant the So Long Ebony 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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