Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Coral
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Coral
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Coral
Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Coral ® rosa (rose)
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
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Description
The Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Coral Rosa is part of a group of recent hybrids whose flowers change colour over time. Its flowers display a versatile colour scheme dominated by pink and green: initially pure green, they gradually turn pink, then dark green mixed with cherry red before fading into softer tones. Its generous flowering lasts throughout the summer and even into autumn. Its remarkably compact habit makes it perfect for container cultivation on the terrace or indoors. It also works wonders in a shaded bed. It is a hardy plant, robust and resistant even to the sun and bad weather. Planting in acidic soil will produce slightly blue flowers instead of pink ones.
Hydrangea macrophylla belongs to the hydrangea family. It is native to China and Japan. 'Coral' is part of a series of varieties called 'Magical', selected for their compact habit and remarkable colour-changing flowers. It is a structured bush, very hardy, with a very compact habit, just slightly taller than wide, measuring about 1m (3 ft 4 in) to 1.20m (3 ft 11 in) in height and 90cm (35.4 in) to 1.10m (3 ft 7 in) in spread at maturity. Depending on the growing conditions, it can reach a maximum height and spread of 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) in all directions at a rate of 10 to 20cm (3.9 to 7.9 in) per year. From June to July, small sterile flowers form dense clusters, gathered in large pompoms of pure green colour, with a small bluish bud at their centre. Then these lovely flower heads gradually turn pink, green again, darker green and finally cherry red, fading into duller colours in early autumn, in a texture resembling paper. A beautiful bouquet can be created using the 'globes' of flowers in different flowering stages. If grown in pots indoors after being forced for early flowering, the flowers will bloom for almost five months. The flowers are accompanied by dark green foliage that falls in autumn. The leaves are opposite and have a minimum length of about ten centimetres. They are simple, ovate to elliptical, toothed, and end in a pointed tip.
With excellent hardiness, 'Magical' hydrangeas are also very resistant to bad weather and perfect for brightening up the north side of houses. This variety will thrive in beds and low hedges, in the morning sun or in partial shade. It is particularly suitable for container cultivation, which can be placed on the terrace or near the entrance. Its flowers will remain pink in non-limestone soil but with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Pair it with magellanica fuchsias, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy its magnificent flowers for a long time, in the conservatory, garden, or home, in bouquets.
Note: The colour of hydrangea macrophylla flowers varies depending on the soil's pH. Traditionally blue varieties turn pink in neutral or alkaline soil. To maintain a beautiful blue colour, mix ericaceous compost with your garden soil and apply aluminium sulphate (found in slate) or alum stone every spring.
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Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Hydrangea
macrophylla
Magical Coral ® rosa (rose)
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
To plant the 'Coral' macrophylla hydrangea, it's best to do so in spring or early autumn. Find a shady spot, preferably against an east-facing wall or a north-facing one. While it can withstand the morning sun, protect it from cold and drying winds. The plant doesn't necessarily need ericaceous compost but prefers a deep, moist, well-drained, and fertile soil. Before planting, add good fertiliser to the soil. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, place the root ball at least 30-40 cm (11.8-15.7 in) away from the wall. Add well-rotted compost to hold moisture in the soil. This plant is robust and can be planted in cold climates.
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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.