Hydrangea scandens First Love®
Hydrangea scandens First Love®
Hydrangea scandens First Love®
Hydrangea scandens First Love®
Hydrangea scandens First Love®
Hydrangea scandens '22b30', First Love®
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Description
Hydrangea scandens 'First Love' is a spring-flowering hydrangea of great delicacy, with a subtle charm, but it is sensitive to cold. This small deciduous shrub forms a dense, modestly sized shrub, which comes alive in spring with a profusion of pink flowers in neutral soil and blue in acidic soil. Charming in a pot on a shaded terrace or at the edge of a border, it also thrives in cool, partially shaded areas of the garden. Not very common, this hydrangea captivates with its early flowering and very natural style.
Hydrangea scandens 'First Love'® belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family, like all hydrangeas. This cultivar is registered under the code ‘22b30’ PBR (EU 20250347). The botanical species Hydrangea scandens, or sarmentous hydrangea, is sometimes considered a subspecies or related to Hydrangea anomala/petiolaris. It is native to southern Japan, where it grows in forests, often around 450m above sea level.
The 'First Love' cultivar was developed by Marie-France Doll (France). It differs from the type species by having a much more abundant, earlier flowering and coloured flowers (pink or blue depending on soil pH). The botanical species is a small, spreading shrub and bears flat inflorescences ("lacecap") with only a few sterile florets with three white sepals; in 'First Love', these florets are more numerous, larger, and more colourful. Its habit is bushy, ramified. With slow to moderate growth, the young plant reaches 1.50 m in height and spread after 5 to 10 years. The flowering features wide, flattened umbels composed of sterile flowers with large, coloured sepals surrounding small cream or white fertile flowers. It occurs from April to June. The foliage is deciduous, consisting of oblong, dentate leaves, dark green, glossy on the surface. It falls in autumn and reappears the following spring. The hardiness of this cultivar does not exceed -10°C in the ground and in a sheltered position.
The sarmentous hydrangea 'First Love'® is a refined plant suited to gardens sheltered from severe frosts. It is placed in a partially shaded border, sheltered from cold winds, or in a large pot that can be overwintered if necessary. It can be paired with aspidistras, Japanese aralias, or black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'), but also with pink Japanese anemones or saxifrages. Its natural charm is fully expressed in a cool and slightly humid atmosphere, between light shade and dappled light. A delicate choice for small, protected corners where it adds a touch of soft colour from the first fine days.
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Hydrangea
scandens
'22b30', First Love®
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea scandens '22b30' (PBR) EU 20250347
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hydrangea scandens 'First Love' is planted in spring or autumn (in mild climates), in a cool, light, humus-bearing and well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral. Choose a location sheltered from cold winds, in partial shade or in non-scorching sun. A good layer of organic mulch will keep the soil cool in summer and protect the roots in winter. In open ground, avoid waterlogged areas in winter, which can harm its hardiness. This variety can withstand temperatures down to around –10 °C, but may suffer during intense frost episodes, especially if exposed or planted in a pot.
In colder regions, favour container cultivation to be stored away in winter, or position it against a protective wall. Regular watering during dry periods is necessary. Use rainwater or non-calcareous water.
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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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