Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor
Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor
Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor
Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor
Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Very beautiful hydrangea with variegated foliage. Plant already well developed, the price is perfectly reasonable, very satisfied with my purchase.
Plume , 02/04/2026
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Description
Of extreme delicacy, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor' is a variety of Hydrangea with foliage variegated with bright green, cream, and yellow. At the end of July, its beautiful flat, irregular, and light inflorescences appear, first pale pink or very pale blue in acidic soil, turning pale mauve with age. It is a vigorous bush, comfortable in hedges and flower beds, to brighten up an understorey or a dark corner in the garden. It will thrive in partial shade or even in a sunny exposure. This variety blooms until autumn.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor', initially named 'Variegata', is an old creation, obtained in 1843, which has a unique and endearing personality. It comes from H. macrophylla and H. aspera, among others. The Hydrangea family is native to China and Japan. 'Tricolor' is part of a series of "Lacecap" cultivars selected for their flat cymose inflorescences. This bush has a rather round and regular habit. It reaches a height of approximately 1.50m with a spread of 1.20m (4ft). From late July to October-November , its small fertile and sterile flowers, with striking dimorphism, form irregular and very natural-looking spherical inflorescences 18 to 22cm in diameter. They are composed of a sparsely arranged row of sterile florets, blue or pale pink depending on the soil acidity, surrounding a beautiful central bouquet of darker fertile florets. The flowering spreads over magnificent foliage, wavy, irregularly variegated with green, cream, and yellow. The variegation will be more pronounced in very poor soil. The leaves are opposite, reaching at least fifteen centimetres in length. They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a tapered point, almost entire. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
The 'Tricolor' Hydrangea is a refined plant but with a very natural appearance. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. This one will even thrive in the sun, in a non-burning exposure, in flower beds as well as hedges. It can easily be associated with other flowering shrubs, such as deciduous azaleas, mountain laurels, small magnolias, or rhododendrons in acidic soil. Although Hydrangeas fear limestone, they are not strictly speaking ericaceous plants. Also, mix them with Magellan fuchsias, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous flowering in the garden or in the house for a long time.
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Planting and care
Plant Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor' in spring or early autumn, preferably in a semi-shaded or non-burning sun position, for example against an east-facing wall or even north-facing. In very cold regions, it may be prudent to protect it with a winter cover, especially since the flowering can be damaged by late frosts. Near a wall, it will be sheltered from cold and drying winds. It does not necessarily require heather soil, but appreciates a deep, moist, well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertilizer before planting. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, plant the root ball at least 30-40cm (11.8 - 15.7in) away from the base of the wall and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil.
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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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