Hydrangea macrophylla Deep Purple Dance
Hydrangea macrophylla Deep Purple Dance
Hydrangea macrophylla Deep Purple Dance
Hydrangea macrophylla Deep Purple Dance
Hydrangea macrophylla Deep Purple Dance
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Magnificent plant, very bushy.
Thibault , 01/11/2025
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Deep Purple' is a recent creation that stands out for its abundant flowering, the good durability of its flowers, and their perfect shape. It blooms in summer with a profusion of sumptuous purple-violet inflorescences, which almost conceal its beautiful foliage. It is perfect for making fresh or dried bouquets. Its round and bushy habit is well suited for cultivation in large containers or in shaded beds, in non-calcareous soil.
'Deep Purple' is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding hardy species belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, originally from China and Japan. 'Deep Purple' is part of a series of cultivars selected based on demanding criteria of abundant flowering and disease resistance. This bush has a rounded habit, as wide as it is tall, reaching 1.2m (4ft) in all directions. In summer, its small fertile and sterile flowers, with striking dimorphism, form round, dome-shaped inflorescences, in a purple colour with violet or garnet reflections. The flowering lasts for a long period. The flowers are carried by sturdy stems, even at one year old. The flowering is accompanied by deciduous dark green foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of 10cm (4in). They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a pointed tip, with serrated edges. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
'Deep Purple' has excellent hardiness and a very vigorous flowering. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening the north side of houses. This one will thrive in a non-scorching east or west exposure, in beds as well as in hedges. This variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground or in containers, which can be placed on a terrace or near an entrance. Even though these plants are not fond of limestone, they are not strictly speaking acid-loving plants. Pair them with Magellan 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 long time.
Note: The colour of the flowers of macrophylla hydrangeas varies depending on 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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Botanical data
Hydrangea
macrophylla
Deep Purple Dance
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French 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 north-facing. Protect it from cold, drying winds. It does not require acidic soil, but prefers deep, moist but 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 can be planted in cold regions without concern.
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.