Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Hydrangea macrophylla Xian
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Gorgeous young plant of a beautiful size, good structure, ready to be planted in autumn. Looking forward to next year to enjoy the flowering.
Christophe, 04/10/2022
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Xian', sometimes marketed as Magical Opal, is an exceptional variety of hydrangea in terms of its colour, floribundity, and robustness. Well bushy, with sturdy stems, the shrub blooms from July and the flowering continues until autumn. Its semi-globular inflorescences are beautifully formed and change colour over time. They gradually transition from blue (in acidic soil) or pink (in neutral soil) to light green if the plant grows in partial shade. Shades of green, red or blue appear when the plant receives more sunlight. The flowers remain decorative until autumn and are stunning in fresh or dried bouquets. The plant is very hardy, tolerating the sun and resisting rain very well.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Xian' is a recent creation by Keeth Eveleens. It is classified in the horticultural category of "lace-cap", meaning hydrangeas with "lace bonnet" flowers, but its flowers are almost entirely composed of fertile florets, giving them a superb density and a semi-globular shape. It is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding the species Hydrangea macrophylla and H. aspera, among others. All these hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family and are native to China and Japan.
This shrub has a compact habit, barely wider than it is tall, reaching about 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in all directions. It blooms from July to September. Its four-petaled fertile florets will be coloured pale blue if the soil is acidic (pH<6). In more neutral soil (pH 6 to 7), they are a fresh pink. They then turn to almond green, with a texture resembling paper. The flowering is accompanied by beautiful deciduous dark green foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of about 10 cm (3.9 in). They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a pointed tip, with serrated edges.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Xian' has excellent hardiness and good weather resistance. Hydrangeas are well-known for brightening the north side of houses. This one is absolutely superb and will thrive in the sun, in flower beds as well as hedges. This variety is also suitable for cultivation in large containers, which can be placed on a terrace or near the house. Although these plants dislike limestone, hydrangeas are not strictly acid-loving plants: they like rich, loose, non-calcareous, and fresh soil in summer. Combine them with Magellan fuchsias, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their generous silhouette.
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Hydrangea
macrophylla
Xian
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hydrangeas require a sunny or partially shaded location depending on the moisture of your soil and neutral to acidic soil. Plant in deeply worked soil. A good base fertiliser (horn or dehydrated blood) will promote the establishment of your plant and nourish it without the risk of burning. If your soil tends to be dry, mix our water retainer, stockosorb, with the soil when filling the planting hole and provide a watering basin on the surface. At the end of summer, we advise you not to cut the dry umbels, as they will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter. Remove all the dry flowers at the end of February or at the first signs of spring.
Plant this variety in moist soil, in full sun or partial shade.
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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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