Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar (rose) 'Kamosere Gokigenyo' cov
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
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Description
The Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar is a variety of Hydrangea with unusual and attractive flowering. Small triple florets make up the large, flat inflorescences. This cultivar is produced here in pink, with white tips, but can turn bluish in acidic soil. This Hydrangea is a medium-sized bush that forms a more or less spherical shape and can be grown in borders, as a standalone plant, or in a container to decorate a terrace. It is hardy and should be placed in a shaded position, in neutral to acidic soil.
The Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous bush native to Japan, where its beauty has been appreciated for centuries and mentioned in poems dating back to the 8th century! In a country that places great importance on plants, festivals are even dedicated to this bush. This Hydrangea is a variety obtained by the Japanese breeder Toyokazu Ichie, who has more than ten cultivars to his credit since 2010. The full name of this bush reveals its origin: Hydrangea macrophylla STELLAR ’Kamosere Gokigenyo'.
The main attraction of this variety lies in the dome-shaped inflorescences, 20 cm or more in diameter, which display a beautiful medium pink colour in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil, they turn blue, which is typical for this species. The uniqueness of Stellar lies in its triple florets, made up of small, progressively larger star-shaped florets, with developing tips being whitish. The overall effect is quite charming. This flowering has the good taste of being perpetual, so the bush has flowers throughout the summer, from July to September. Afterwards, dried bouquets can still be enjoyed indoors for a few weeks. This medium-sized bush grows to about 1.20 m to 1.50 m in all directions, and like all H. macrophylla, it is not strictly a heather soil plant, but it prefers neutral to acidic soils that are rich in humus. It is very hardy, up to -20°C or more, although severe frost can damage the tips of the branches, they easily regrow after pruning in spring. Easy to grow, it can live for a very long time.
The pink Stellar Hydrangea, like all Hydrangea macrophylla, is often found in front of north-facing houses in Brittany and Normandy. It also thrives in non-scorching east or west exposures. In a romantic border, it can be combined with Camellias, Mock Oranges, and perennials such as masterworts, baby's breath, or foxgloves. It can also be planted in containers on the terrace or balcony, in a rich and well-drained potting mix with good water retention.
Note: The colour of Hydrangea macrophylla flowers 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 or blonde peat into your garden soil and apply aluminium sulfate (slate contains it) or alum every spring.
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Planting and care
Plant the Stellar Rose Hydrangea macrophylla in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded location, for example against an east-facing wall or even north-facing. In very cold regions, it may be wise to protect its stump with a thick mulch. Keep it sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require heather soil, but appreciates a deep, moist, well-drained, and fairly fertile soil. In poor soil, enrich with a good base fertiliser before planting and mix the existing soil with a substrate containing some compost.
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. After planting, be careful of slugs, as they are quite fond of young leaves. Very hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without worry. Water regularly during hot periods to prevent the foliage from wilting during dry spells.
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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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