Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Normal condition, planted immediately. To be seen later.
Bernard, 22/04/2025
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana is a brand new hydrangea that stands out for its unique and long-lasting flowering. It has a compact and rounded habit, which forms numerous round and opulent inflorescences from June, composed of a multitude of double star-shaped flowers in a beautiful bright pink. The changing colour of the flowers, gradually shifting from deep pink to light pink, lime green and then bronze, is the main asset of this variety, which blooms for a long time and remains decorative until autumn. Like all hydrangeas, it prefers limestone-poor soils. It will suit planting in a large pot on a patio or balcony, as well as in semi-shaded flower beds. Its flowers are absolutely stunning in bouquets.
Princess Diana is a recent Japanese creation, introduced to the horticultural market in 2016 under the name 'Wow Time'. It is a hybrid obtained through the cross-breeding of well-hardy species and varieties belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, and originating from China and Japan. This compact bush has a round habit, supported by very strong stems that easily bear the weight of the flowers. As wide as it is tall, it will measure approximately 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in all directions at maturity depending on the growing conditions. Its flowering starts at the end of June, on older branches, and continues on new shoots until September. In this Princess Diana variety, countless sterile flowers form a row of narrow petals surrounding a second row of shorter petals in the centre. They cluster on large pink inflorescences in dense balls, which change colour through the season and fade beautifully, turning bronze. The flowering is set against elegant green foliage, which turns yellow to purple in autumn before falling. The leaves are opposite, reaching about 15 cm (5.9 in) in length. They are simple, ovate to elliptical, end in a pointed tip, and are strongly dentate. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.
Princess Diana has excellent hardiness, maintains a neat appearance in all circumstances, and offers an elegant and slightly whimsical flowering. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. This one will thrive in a non-burning east or west exposure, in flower beds as well as hedges. This variety is suitable for cultivation in the ground or in containers, which can be placed on a terrace or near the house. Although hydrangeas fear limestone, they are not strictly acid-loving plants; they thrive in all good non-limestone garden soils. Pair them with magellanica fuchsias, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs and lilies in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their magnificent flowering for a long time in the garden or in the house.
Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Diana in pictures
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Hydrangea
macrophylla
Princess Diana
Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing, west-facing, or even north-facing wall. It tolerates the sun, but not in a scorching exposure. Keep it sheltered from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but appreciates deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting.
If planting at the base of a protective wall and the soil is dry, place the root ball at least 30 cm to 40 cm (11.8 in to 15.7 in) away from it and incorporate a significant amount 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 to the base, when the plant is mature, to promote the formation of new 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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