Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop

The Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop is part of a new hydrangea developed in Denmark named Music Collection. It forms a compact shrub with an exceptionally long flowering period, providing large flowers in vibrant tones. In the 'Pink Pop' variety, the tightly packed florets on beautiful heads display different shades of pink and end in a very dark pink. This beautiful dense bush with a rounded habit is covered in flowers all summer for 3 months. It displays a forest green leaf that forms a beautiful setting for flowering. This hardy, easy and floriferous variety has its place in all types of gardens in fresh, non-limestone soil. It can be used in beds, on its own, or even in pots. 

The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink Pop' is one of many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding the species H. macrophylla and H. aspera, among others. All these hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family and originate from China and Japan. This bush is barely taller than it is wide, reaching 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) in height for approximately 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) in width. From July to September, it produces many large, dense and almost round inflorescences, 17 to 20 cm (6.7 to 7.9 in) in diameter, composed of many decorative fertile flowers and very rare insignificant fertile florets. The flowers, which form on one-year-old wood, are spread over dark green, deciduous leaves which fall in autumn. The leaves are opposite; they reach a minimum of ten centimetres in length. They are single, ovate to elliptical, and saw-toothed, ending in a sharp point. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years. 

The Pink Pop Hydrangea adds dynamism and a beautiful touch of happiness to the semi-shaded areas of the garden and terrace. The hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. This one will be happy in an east-facing position, in the morning sun or north, in beds and hedges. This variety is adapted to cultivation in open ground and large containers, which can be placed on the terrace or near the entrance. Even though hydrangeas are not fond of limestone, they are not, strictly speaking, ericaceous plants. Combine them with magellanica fuchsias, with lilies, or plant spring flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous and long-lasting flowering in the garden or the house.