Hydrangea macrophylla Bela
Hydrangea macrophylla Bela
Hydrangea macrophylla Bela
Hydrangea macrophylla Bela
Hydrangea macrophylla Bela®
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bela' is a remarkably vigorous and hardy new hydrangea, which forms a large upright bush and offers a long summer flowering in the form of big flattened balls of intense blue in acidic soil, pink in neutral soil, which then take on beautiful dark red shades in autumn. This superb descendant of the 'Blaumeise' flat-flowered hydrangea is perfect in the background of a shady flower bed or against an east-facing wall, in non-calcareous soil enriched with alumina to enjoy its incredible blue colour!
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bela' (sometimes spelled Bella) is a recent creation, but already a star. It is an immense, blue mutation of the Blaumeise hydrangea. All these hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family, native to China and Japan. 'Bela' has a rather upright and spreading habit, regular, dense, and as tall as it is wide. It reaches a height and width of about 1.5 to 1.7m (5 to 6ft) at maturity. From July to September, its small flowers form dense spherical inflorescences, slightly flattened, measuring 15 to 18cm (6 to 7in) in diameter. They consist of almost turquoise-blue sterile florets, with a small white-green centre. In neutral soil, the flowers will have a fairly common pink hue, even banal, among hydrangeas. At the end of flowering, the dominant shade is a blue-grey mauve. The magnificent autumn shades are a complex blend of green, muted red, and purple. In neutral soil, both fertile and sterile flowers are pink. The flowering spreads over abundant and glossy, light green, toothed, deciduous foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of about 20cm (8in). They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a tapered point, and coarsely toothed like a saw. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
'Bela' is a harmonious plant, with unparalleled generosity, and is much more beautiful in blue than in pink. Hydrangeas are well-known for brightening the north side of houses. This one will thrive in a non-burning east or west exposure, in flower beds as well as hedges. This variety is particularly suitable for an informal hedge, or as a standalone plant near an entrance. Although these plants dislike limestone, hydrangeas are not strictly speaking ericaceous plants. Pair them with magellanica fuchsias or 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 very long time.
Note: The colour of the flowers of macrophylla hydrangeas varies according to the soil pH. Traditionally blue varieties turn pink in neutral or alkaline soil. To maintain a beautiful blue colour, mix ericaceous soil with your garden soil and apply aluminium sulphate (slate contains it) or alum stone every spring.
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Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Hydrangea
macrophylla
Bela®
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded location, for example against an east-facing wall, or even to the north. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but prefers deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting and aluminium sulphate to reveal its unique sky-blue colour. 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 can be planted in cold regions without fear. 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.
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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).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.