Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Planted in the autumn, it did not take root in the spring (however, the other two hydrangeas are shooting up very nicely).
Claire D., 21/05/2018
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla Fireworks White, also marketed as H. macrophylla 'Hanabi', has received the RHS Award for Garden Merit. It is exceptional in its adaptability to different cultivation methods, both in the ground and in large pots, both outdoors and indoors. Its delicate flowering is composed of large inflorescences with white double stars surrounding a large bouquet of tiny fertile florets whose colour varies depending on soil pH. The flowers bloom late in the season, on a rounded bush of modest size adorned with dark green foliage.
Hydrangea macrophylla Fireworks White is a recent creation, resulting from the cross-breeding of H. macrophylla and H. serrata, among others. All these hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family, native to China and Japan.
Fireworks White is part of a series of lace-cap cultivars selected for their flat cyme inflorescences. This bush has a rounded habit, as wide as it is tall, reaching 1 to 1.2m (3 to 4ft) in all directions. It blooms from July to October, producing some flowers in autumn if the weather remains mild. Its small fertile and sterile flowers, with striking dimorphism, form spherical inflorescences measuring 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in) in diameter. They are finely arranged. The sterile florets are double star-shaped and located on the periphery, carried by long pedicels that give them the appearance of shooting stars. Pure white for several weeks, they then take on a greenish hue. The 'flower' centre consists of tiny fertile florets that are bluish in acidic soil and pink in neutral soil. The flowering contrasts beautifully with the dark green, shiny, deciduous foliage. The leaves are opposite, reaching a minimum length of 15cm (6in). They are simple, ovate to elliptical, ending in a pointed tip, and coarsely serrated. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
Fireworks White is an elegant plant with an airy flowering, superb in the garden but also well suited for indoor cultivation, a rare quality among hydrangeas of this type. Perfect for brightening up the north side of the house, it will also thrive in a non-scorching east or west exposure, in flower beds as well as hedges. This variety will also do well in a beautiful container, which can be placed on a terrace or near an entrance. Although these plants dislike limestone, they are not strictly acid-loving plants. Pair them with Magellan fuchsias or annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their rounded silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous flowering for a long time in the garden or in the house.
Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria Fireworks White in pictures
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Planting and care
Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall, or even north-facing. In cooler regions, it may be prudent to overwinter it in a cold greenhouse or conservatory. Protect it from cold and drying winds. It does not require acidic soil, but appreciates deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, optionally enriched with a good compound fertiliser before planting. If planting near a wall and the soil is dry at its base, place the root ball at least 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) away from it and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Quite 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.
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