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Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star Blanc Bleu

Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star Blanc Bleu
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea

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Bush with large flat inflorescences, white and blue.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star 'Blanc Bleu' is a bush with a ball-shaped habit. In summer, a beautiful flowering appears on the shoots of the previous year. Large, flat inflorescences measuring 20cm (7.9in) are filled with a few sterile white flowers and numerous fertile flowers of blue or pink (depending on the acidity of the soil).

 

This hydrangea comes from seeds collected in Japan and was selected in Princess Sturdza's property. It was introduced by Minier Nurseries in 2007. Its leaves measure from 10 to 20cm (7.9in) in length. They are wide, ovate, and dentate. This beautiful foliage is dark green in colour. After about ten years, this variety can reach a height of 1.50m (4ft 11in) to 2.5m (8ft 2in).

It is a very hardy (-20°) bush. The Hydrangea macrophylla is suitable for flower beds.

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Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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by Alexandra 20 min.
Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star Blanc Bleu in pictures

Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star Blanc Bleu (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla Great Star Blanc Bleu (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Hydrangea

Species

macrophylla

Cultivar

Great Star Blanc Bleu

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Other common names

Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference678212

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Planting and care

Plant Hydrangea macrophylla in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall, or even north-facing. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but it dislikes very chalky soils and appreciates a deep, moist but well-drained soil, fairly fertile, possibly enriched with a good base fertilizer before planting. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, place the root ball at least 30-40cm (11.8 - 15.7in) away from the base of the wall 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 faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. Cut back a quarter or a third of the older stems at the base, when the plant is mature, to encourage the formation of new shoots. Carry out this pruning every year during the months of March and April. Guide the young shoots onto the support to distribute them well. They will then attach themselves.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil rich in humus

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded inflorescences at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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