Hydrangea arborescens BellaRagazza Mauvette

Hydrangea arborescens BellaRagazza Mauvette brings its wonderful pink-purple colour to this series of dwarf 'Annabelle' type hydrangea perfectly suited to the ornamentation of terraces, balconies, and small gardens. Endowed with the accommodating character of the large 'Annabelle' that enchants so many gardeners, this small bush produces large frothy flowers all summer long that remain decorative for a long time. Its short and sturdy stems easily support the weight of the flowers, even when soaked with rain. A superb little hydrangea, as romantic as it is easy to grow!

Hydrangea arborescens, also called Virginia Hydrangea, belongs to the large Hydrangeaceae family. This botanical species native to the Southeastern USA is less demanding in terms of shade and soil than its Asian counterparts, and therefore very easy to grow in any moist and flexible soil. It has given rise to numerous varieties through hybridisation that prove to be excellent garden bushes.

BellaRagazza Mauvette is a perfectly hardy plant that faithfully reflowers even after cold winters. It blooms on the current year's shoots. It can be be planted in cold regions, as it renews its floral buds all summer and does not fear spring frosts. It develops solid and ramified stems, forming a bush reaching 60 to 90cm (24 to 35in) in all directions, making it ideal for cultivation in tubs or pots. The flowering begins at the end of June and renews until September. It takes the form of large globular inflorescences called corymbs, which can measure up to 18cm (7in) in diameter. Each one is made up of a multitude of small flowers called florets. Each floret has 3 to 4 pink-purple sepals. The foliage is made up of beautiful single leaves, which are wide and ovate, dentate on the edge, and 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) long. The dark green leaves are deciduous, falling in autumn. Hydrangeas can live for more than 50 years.

If you like small, flowering, robust and easy to grow hydrangeas in any good garden soil, BellaRagazza Mauvette is the one for you. If your decor is rather contemporary, or if you have a small city garden, this small-sized bush will provide a romantic and natural touch. This plant enlivens slightly shaded areas, on a terrace or in the garden, placed alone, in a flower bed, or even in a group of 3 subjects. Plant a small border of boxwood or Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' to form a setting for its large flowers. It can also be surrounded by grasses, hardy fuchsias, daffodils, and pansies to prolong the flowering and complete the range of colours. Finally, cut its flowers to compose beautiful bouquets!