Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
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Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Sandra B. • 64 FR
Sandra B.
Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Sandra B. • 64 FR
Sandra B.
Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Sandra B. • 64 FR
Sylvie C.
Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Sylvie C. • 76 FR
Sylvie C.
Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Sylvie C. • 76 FR
Hydrangea macrophylla Frau Nobuko
Hydrangea macrophylla Lady Nobuko
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
My hydrangea arrived with its leaves devoured by slugs, a little disappointed upon receiving it, but it has recovered very well and now it looks beautiful.
Plume , 03/09/2024
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Description
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady Nobuko' (syn. 'Frau Nobuko') is an unmistakably unique Japanese variety of "ball" Hydrangea. This bush provides a beautiful and long-lasting bicolour flowering, the shade of which depends on the nature of the soil. In neutral soil, its flower heads will be purplish and light pink, while in acidic soil, it will look more blue. Its moderate growth is suitable for small garden decoration and large pot cultivation. Sublime in an English garden!
This variety, also sold under Mai-Ko Nobuko, forms a small deciduous bush with a dense and rounded habit. At maturity, the Hydrangea Lady Nobuko reaches about 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) in height and 1 m (3 ft 4 in) in spread. Its deciduous, rounded leaves ending at a roughly serrated point are tender green in colour and darken during the season. They turn yellow in autumn before falling. The bush is adorned with globular flower heads from July to October grouped into dense pompons. Each flower head comprises numerous clearly bicolour dentate florets tightly packed against each other. Each petal shows a noticeable margin around a dark-coloured area. If the pH of your soil is close to 7 (neutral soil), the florets will be purplish pink edged with a very pale pink. If, on the contrary, the pH of your soil is below 6, the flowers will be blue to violet-edged with a very pale blue. The original flowering will make you forget the classic single-coloured hydrangeas. Planted under suitable conditions, the hydrangea can live for a very long time.
The 'Lady Nobuko' Hydrangea, like all Hydrangea macrophylla, grows in any fresh, humus-rich and fertile soil. It will enjoy partial shade in a place protected from cold and dry winds. Plant it in a half-shade bed or along a wall exposed to the sun in the morning. To create a romantic atmosphere, surround it with heucheras, fuchsia bushes, brunneras, and sanguisorba. For a striking scene, pair it with Trachystemon orientalis, a large perennial of the undergrowth that gives the impression of giant borage. Remember to water it in summer if necessary, for it does not like drought.
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When planting the Hydrangea macrophylla Lady Nobuko, put it in a spot with semi-shade and fresh, neutral to acidic soil. When planting in the ground, use soil that has been deeply worked on. Consider using a good base fertiliser to help the young plant recover and nourish it without any risk of burning. If your soil is dry, mix compost and good horticultural soil into the soil when refilling the planting hole and creating a watering basin on the surface. Try not to cut the the dry flower heads at the end of summer as they will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter. Cut all the dry flowers at the end of February or after the risk of frost has passed. It's best to clear the bush every two or three years to remove dead branches and promote new shoots.
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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.
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