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Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar (rose) 'Kamosere Gokigenyo' cov
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

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A variety of Hydrangea with an infinitely romantic appearance, featuring large flattened heads composed of very decorative triple florets. Offered here in pink with white tips, it turns blue when grown in acidic soil. The flowering lasts throughout the summer. It should be grown in neutral or slightly alkaline soil to maintain the pink colour.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar is a variety of Hydrangea with unusual and attractive flowering. Small triple florets make up the large, flat inflorescences. This cultivar is produced here in pink, with white tips, but can turn bluish in acidic soil. This Hydrangea is a medium-sized bush that forms a more or less spherical shape and can be grown in borders, as a standalone plant, or in a container to decorate a terrace. It is hardy and should be placed in a shaded position, in neutral to acidic soil.

The Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous bush native to Japan, where its beauty has been appreciated for centuries and mentioned in poems dating back to the 8th century! In a country that places great importance on plants, festivals are even dedicated to this bush. This Hydrangea is a variety obtained by the Japanese breeder Toyokazu Ichie, who has more than ten cultivars to his credit since 2010. The full name of this bush reveals its origin: Hydrangea macrophylla STELLAR ’Kamosere Gokigenyo'.
The main attraction of this variety lies in the dome-shaped inflorescences, 20 cm or more in diameter, which display a beautiful medium pink colour in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil, they turn blue, which is typical for this species. The uniqueness of Stellar lies in its triple florets, made up of small, progressively larger star-shaped florets, with developing tips being whitish. The overall effect is quite charming. This flowering has the good taste of being perpetual, so the bush has flowers throughout the summer, from July to September. Afterwards, dried bouquets can still be enjoyed indoors for a few weeks. This medium-sized bush grows to about 1.20 m to 1.50 m in all directions, and like all H. macrophylla, it is not strictly a heather soil plant, but it prefers neutral to acidic soils that are rich in humus. It is very hardy, up to -20°C or more, although severe frost can damage the tips of the branches, they easily regrow after pruning in spring. Easy to grow, it can live for a very long time.

The pink Stellar Hydrangea, like all Hydrangea macrophylla, is often found in front of north-facing houses in Brittany and Normandy. It also thrives in non-scorching east or west exposures. In a romantic border, it can be combined with Camellias, Mock Oranges, and perennials such as masterworts, baby's breath, or foxgloves. It can also be planted in containers on the terrace or balcony, in a rich and well-drained potting mix with good water retention.

Note: The colour of Hydrangea macrophylla flowers varies depending on the soil pH. Traditionally, blue varieties turn pink in neutral or alkaline soil. To maintain a beautiful blue colour, mix ericaceous soil or blonde peat into your garden soil and apply aluminium sulfate (slate contains it) or alum every spring.

Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea in pictures

Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla Stellar Pink - Mophead Hydrangea (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hydrangea

Species

macrophylla

Cultivar

Stellar (rose) 'Kamosere Gokigenyo' cov

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Other common names

Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21676

Planting and care

Plant the Stellar Rose Hydrangea macrophylla in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded location, for example against an east-facing wall or even north-facing. In very cold regions, it may be wise to protect its stump with a thick mulch. Keep it sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require heather soil, but appreciates a deep, moist, well-drained, and fairly fertile soil. In poor soil, enrich with a good base fertiliser before planting and mix the existing soil with a substrate containing some compost.
If the soil is dry at the base of the wall, place the root ball at least 30-40 cm away from the base of the wall and incorporate a quantity of well-rotted compost to better retain moisture in the soil. After planting, be careful of slugs, as they are quite fond of young leaves. Very hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without worry. Water regularly during hot periods to prevent the foliage from wilting during dry spells.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, rich, deep

Care

Pruning instructions Remove wilted flowers from the first bud or the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is fully grown, cut back the oldest stems at the base by a quarter to a third to encourage the formation of young shoots. Do this every year in March and April.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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