Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
One branch was broken on arrival, but it recovered excellently. It soon grew and filled out the corner at the back of the flower bed. Lovely deep fuchsia colour.
Mireille , 11/10/2025
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Teller Red' is a variety of Hydrangea with a magnificent and long summer flowering in pinkish red. Its inflorescences are relatively flat. The plant is imaginatively nicknamed "Teller" by the Germans (which means "plate"). It is also known as "lace-cap". Of medium size, this beautiful and easy-to-grow bush will thrive in neutral to acidic soil and in semi-shaded areas, either as a standalone or in the heart of a mixed border.
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 attaches great importance to plants, festivals are even dedicated to this bush. Hydrangeas belong to the Hydrangeaceae family, which they gave their name to, and which includes other ornamental genera. Among Hydrangea macrophylla, we can distinguish the round-headed varieties from the flat-headed ones, the Teller group in German.
'Teller Red' is a variety that produces beautiful red to pinkish red inflorescences, of medium size (15 cm to 18 cm (5.9 in to 7.1 in)), and are clearly visible against its medium green foliage. In summer, it blooms for many weeks, between June-July and September-October. Its inflorescences are composed of small fertile flowers, tightly packed in the centre, with a periphery of larger single florets. A medium-sized bush, reaching a height of about 1.5 m to 1.8 m (4.9 ft to 5.9 ft) and a width of 1.3 m to 1.5 m (4.3 ft to 4.9 ft), it has a moderate growth rate of about 15 cm to 25 cm (5.9 in to 9.8 in) per year. Like all Hydrangea macrophylla, this bush is not strictly an ericaceous plant, but it prefers neutral to acidic soils, rich in humus, while tolerating some limestone. Its pinkish red colour is actually more pronounced in slightly alkaline soil; in acidic soil, it turns to purple-red. It is quite hardy (-20° C (-4° F) or lower). Severe frost can damage the ends of the branches, but they easily regrow after pruning in spring. Easy to grow, it can live for a very long time.
'Teller Red', a classic in shrub borders, is a generous plant that will make a big impact in the garden, whether as a standalone or combined with other flowering shrubs that prefer non-limestone soils. Choose plants with staggered flowering throughout the year to complement the flowering of this hydrangea. You can also create a romantic atmosphere by pairing it with the moving Magnolia 'Daphne' and its yellow spring blooms, a rarity among this plant species. The classic, yet irreplaceable Philadelphus coronarius, with its simple pure white flowers in May-June and captivating fragrance, will create a transition with this hydrangea. And to end the year beautifully, a Camellia sasanqua with its fully open petals and bouquet of bright yellow stamens will be perfect.
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Hydrangea
macrophylla
Teller Red
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant 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 areas, it may be prudent to protect its stump with a thick mulch. Keep it sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require ericaceous soil, but appreciates a deep, moist but 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 planting is done at the base of a protective wall and the soil is dry, place the root ball at least 30 cm to 40 cm (11.8 in to 15.7 in) away from it and incorporate a significant amount of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. After planting, beware of slugs, which are quite fond of young leaves. Very hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without fear. Water regularly in 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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