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Hydrangea macrophylla Beautensia Dali

Hydrangea macrophylla Beautensia Dali
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

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This hydrangea has a compact habit and well-branched structure. Throughout summer, it produces beautiful hemispherical inflorescences of large bi-coloured florets clustered together. Their colour ranges from blue bordered with white in acidic soil to pink bordered with white in neutral soil. The bush develops strong stems that do not droop under the weight of the flowers. Perfect in large flowering pots, it is also an excellent bush for shaded borders, in rich and well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. It can also be grown indoors.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Description

Hydrangea macrophylla Beautensia® 'Dali ' is a new bush that is characterised by a compact habit and distinctly bi-colour flowering. It has a compact and rounded habit, and excellent durability. From June onwards, it forms numerous hemispherical inflorescences of large florets. These tightly packed florets are blue to pink depending on the soil, bordered with white. Like all hydrangeas, it prefers moist, limestone-poor, neutral to acidic soils. It is well adapted to small spaces and container gardening. It will find its place in a large pot on a terrace or balcony, as well as in partially shaded beds. Its flowers are absolutely stunning in bouquets. 

 

'Dali' is a recent creation of the Beautensia series of hydrangeas. It is compact, unique, hardy, and easy to grow. It is a hybrid obtained through the cross-breeding of hardy varieties belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, native to China and Japan. This small bush has a rounded habit supported by sturdy stems that easily bear the weight of the flowers. Slightly narrower than tall, it will reach approximately 1.2m (4ft) in height and 1m (3ft) in width when fully grown, slightly smaller in a pot, depending on growing conditions. Its flowering begins in June on older branches and continues until September on new shoots. Its sterile florets measure 4.5 to 5cm (2in) in diameter. They are tightly packed on hemispherical inflorescences measuring 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) in diameter. As is often the case with hydrangeas, the flower colour depends on the soil pH. The flowering stands against elegant dark green foliage, which turns yellow in autumn before falling. The leaves are opposite, reaching about 15cm (6in) in length. They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a pointed tip, with strongly serrated edges. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.

'Dali' brings elegance and whimsy to the range of ball hydrangeas. It has excellent hardiness, maintains a neat appearance in all circumstances, and offers a sculptural flowering. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening the north side of houses. This one will thrive in a non-burning east or west exposure, in beds as well as in small hedges. This variety is suitable for growing in the ground or in containers, which can be placed on a terrace or near an entrance. This variety also adapts to indoor cultivation, provided it is overwintered in an unheated room. Although hydrangeas are sensitive to limestone, they are not strictly acid-loving plants. They thrive in all good non-calcareous garden soils. Pair them with Magellan fuchsias or annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs and lilies in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their magnificent flowering for a long time in the garden or in the house.

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Hydrangea macrophylla Beautensia Dali (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla Beautensia Dali (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Hydrangea

Species

macrophylla

Cultivar

Beautensia Dali

Family

Hydrangéacées

Other common names

Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference179041

Planting and care

Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a semi-shaded position, for example against an east-facing, west-facing, or even north-facing wall. It can tolerate morning sun, in a non-scorching exposure. Keep it protected from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but appreciates deep, cool, well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting. If planting near a wall and the soil is dry at its base, place the root ball at least 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) away from it and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Very hardy, it is not afraid to be planted in cold regions.

As for pruning, remove the faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, prune the older stems back to the base by a quarter or a third. This will encourage the formation of young shoots. Carry out this pruning every year during March and April.

 

 

Planting period

Best planting time April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, prune the older stems back to the base by a quarter or a third. This will encourage the formation of young shoots. Carry out this pruning every year during March and April.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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