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Hortensia - Hydrangea macrophylla Saskia
Hortensia - Hydrangea macrophylla Saskia
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HUGUES J., 23/07/2017
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The Saskia variety of Hydrangea macrophylla is a sturdy and vigorous plant easy to grow on a terrace or balcony. It produces many round clusters of flowers in different shades of red, with white spots that make them stand out. The flowers initially appear as pink-red buds, then become dark pink with white veins, and finally turn deep red. The flowers bloom on a foliage that is dark green and elegant. Saskia variety looks great from spring to autumn, with beautiful purplish-red leaves in April and flower heads in faded tones at the end of the season.
Saskia is a variety obtained from cross-breeding between Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea serrata and other species. These hardy plants belong to the Hydrangeaceae family and are native to China and Japan. Saskia is part of a series of Dutch cultivars created from the variety Kyosumi. It has a compact, dense shape and produces many flowers. The plant grows slowly and has a bushy, dense, and rounded habit, reaching about 1m (3 ft 4 in) in all directions at maturity. The flowers bloom from June-July to September-October in slightly asymmetrical, compact, and good-sized (14-15 cm (5.5-5.9 in)) globular flower heads. The flower heads have many sterile florets that bloom in a bright pink-red shade with a white centre, a shade that tends to fade at maturity. At the end of the season, the flower heads turn sandy-brown, a soft shade among the autumn foliage. The flowers bloom on dark green summer foliage marked with purple, glossy, deciduous leaves. The leaves are wide and opposite, reaching a minimum of ten centimetres in length. They are single, ovate, and end with a sharp point. The juvenile foliage of this variety takes on red to purple shades at budding.
The Saskia variety of Hydrangea is an ornamental plant that looks beautiful from spring to autumn. You can grow it in the garden, on the terrace, or at home, alone or with a pure white variety. Hydrangeas are popular for brightening up the north side of houses. This plant thrives in an east or west exposure in the sun or half-shade, in flower beds and planted alone. This variety is suitable for container cultivation and can be planted in a beautiful pot near the entrance. Although these plants are not fond of limestone, they are not strictly ericaceous plants. You can pair them with fuchsias magellanica, annual impatiens, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. You can enjoy their sumptuous flowering in the garden or the house for a long time.
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When planting Hydrangea macrophylla Saskia, choose a slightly shaded location, such as an east-facing wall or a north-facing area in spring or early autumn. If you live in a very cold area, you should consider wintering the plant in a cold greenhouse or conservatory to protect it from cold and drying winds. Although it can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F), avoiding extreme weather conditions is best. The plant grows well in deep, cool, and well-drained, reasonably fertile soil. You can enrich the soil with a good base fertiliser before planting. If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, plant the root ball at least 30-40 cm (11.8-15.7 in) from the wall and mix in a large amount of well-rotted compost to help retain coolness in the soil. The plant is very hardy and can be safely planted in cold regions. To prune, remove the faded flowers on the first bud or the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, cut back the oldest stems to a quarter or a third to promote the formation of young shoots. Pruning should be done 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).
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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 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:
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.