Hydrangea macrophylla Berlin Rabe
Hydrangea macrophylla Berlin Rabe
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Berlin Rabe’
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Berlin' produces generous spherical inflorescences, a very bright pink in neutral soil, but blue in acidic soil, turning green in late summer. Compact yet robust and reliable, this hardy variety is suitable for small city gardens, terraces, and semi-shaded borders. Its summer flowering often extends into early autumn.
Hydrangea macrophylla, of the family Hydrangeaceae, is native to the coastal and wooded areas of Japan (Honshū, Shikoku, Kyūshū), where the species grows on moist, humus-rich soils. The cultivar 'Berlin' is marketed under the name Cityline® Berlin ('Berlin Rabe'). It is a German selection from the Cityline® series, which consists of naturally compact plants with strong stems, without growth regulators. It was patented in the United States by Rampp Jungpflanzen OHG. The breeders are Franz-Xaver and Konrad Rampp.
A deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, hydrangea 'Berlin' reaches 0.60 to 0.90 m in height and 0.90 to 1.20 m in spread when planted in the ground; in a pot, expect 50–70 cm depending on container size. The thick stems bear oval to triangular, 10–15 cm long, dark glossy green, ribbed leaves with finely toothed margins. They turn yellow in autumn before falling. The inflorescences are globose cymes 12–15 cm in diameter, composed of numerous decorative sterile flowers; they form mainly in July–August, sometimes from June through September in favourable conditions. Their colour varies according to soil pH: from a bright pink in neutral to slightly calcareous soil, they turn blue in acidic or aluminium-rich soil; at the end of the season, the flower heads take on lasting green tones, interesting in dried arrangements. This variety flowers on the previous year's wood. The shrub is hardy down to -20°C, but the flower buds may be damaged around –12/–15 °C.
'Berlin', in its pink form, is perfect in a large container on a semi-shaded terrace, or in a cool semi-shaded border. Pair it with other compact Hydrangea macrophylla such as 'Endless Summer The Original' and Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird' for finer shades; add ferns, hostas, heucheras and sedges for their decorative foliage, or astilbes for later flowering. In a pot, underplanting with dwarf ivy 'Shamrock' or Pachysandra terminalis keeps the soil cool and highlights its inflorescences. Enjoy its magnificent flowers for a long time, in the conservatory, garden or home, as cut flower arrangements.
The Cityline® series was developed in Germany, a country where the use of growth regulators is strictly controlled; the aim was to obtain naturally compact hydrangeas, with strong stems and true colours, suited to pot cultivation and small urban gardens.
Note: The flower colour of Hydrangea macrophylla varies according to soil pH. Varieties traditionally blue turn pink in neutral or alkaline soil. To maintain a beautiful blue colour, mix acid soil or peat into your garden soil and apply an annual dressing in spring of aluminium sulphate (slate contains it) or alum stone.
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Flowering
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Botanical data
Hydrangea
macrophylla
‘Berlin Rabe’
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rabe', Hydrangea macrophylla BERLIN, Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Berlin
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Berlin’ in spring or early autumn, preferably in a shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall, or even a north-facing one. It tolerates morning sun well. Place it sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require acid soil, but appreciates a deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good fertiliser before planting. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, position the root ball at least 30 or 40 cm from the base of the wall and incorporate an amount of well-rotted compost to better retain moisture in the soil. It is very hardy, suitable for planting in cold regions. However, the flower buds are more fragile than the plant itself.
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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).
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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.