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Hydrangea macrophylla Merveille Sanguine - Hortensia à grandes feuilles, Hortensia à grosses têtes

Hydrangea macrophylla Merveille Sanguine

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An old French variety with rounded flowerheads, raspberry-red to purple depending on the soil. This hydrangea flowers from July to September. Its dark foliage, tinged with bronze in summer, turns burgundy in autumn. This shrub is grown in a border or in a large pot, in morning sun or partial shade, in a moist, lime-free soil.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.30 m
Spread at maturity
1.30 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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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 Merveille Sanguine - Hortensia à grandes feuilles, Hortensia à grosses têtes in pictures

Hydrangea macrophylla Merveille Sanguine - Hortensia à grandes feuilles, Hortensia à grosses têtes (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla Merveille Sanguine - Hortensia à grandes feuilles, Hortensia à grosses têtes (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.30 m
Spread at maturity 1.30 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour bronze
Product reference6783211

Planting and care

Hydrangea ‘Merveille Sanguine’ should be planted in a deep, fertile, humus-bearing, moist and well-drained soil, preferably neutral to acid. It does not need pure heather soil: an application of compost or leaf mould is sufficient in a deep, well-worked soil. Chalky soils are unsuitable for it. A bright position, in gentle sun or partial shade, encourages the purple hues of the foliage. In an oceanic climate, it tolerates more sun if the soil remains moist. It appreciates a position sheltered from cold winds and late frosts. Regular watering and mulching are beneficial during dry spells. Pot cultivation is possible in a container with drainage holes, measuring at least 50 cm in diameter.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Small gardens, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting spacing Every 120 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions ‘Merveille Sanguine’ flowers on wood formed the previous year. In late winter, pruning is limited to removing dried inflorescences above the first pair of vigorous buds, as well as dead wood and a few old stems. Severe pruning would compromise the subsequent flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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