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Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red

Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea

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A deciduous shrub bearing compact lace-cap flower heads featuring clusters of tiny fertile pinky flowers, surrounded by larger sterile florets. This rosy red long-lasting flowering illuminates the garden between June and September. The bush requires neutral or acidic soil, with sufficient moisture in summer. It thrives in partial shade, even in shade in warm climates, and is not afraid of the cold. Its relatively compact growth allows for cultivation in a large pot.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Teller Red' is a variety of Hydrangea with a magnificent and long summer flowering in pinkish red. Its inflorescences are relatively flat. The plant is imaginatively nicknamed "Teller" by the Germans (which means "plate"). It is also known as "lace-cap". Of medium size, this beautiful and easy-to-grow bush will thrive in neutral to acidic soil and in semi-shaded areas, either as a standalone or in the heart of a mixed border.

 

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 attaches great importance to plants, festivals are even dedicated to this bush. Hydrangeas belong to the Hydrangeaceae family, which they gave their name to, and which includes other ornamental genera. Among Hydrangea macrophylla, we can distinguish the round-headed varieties from the flat-headed ones, the Teller group in German.


'Teller Red' is a variety that produces beautiful red to pinkish red inflorescences, of medium size (15 cm to 18 cm (5.9 in to 7.1 in)), and are clearly visible against its medium green foliage. In summer, it blooms for many weeks, between June-July and September-October. Its inflorescences are composed of small fertile flowers, tightly packed in the centre, with a periphery of larger single florets. A medium-sized bush, reaching a height of about 1.5 m to 1.8 m (4.9 ft to 5.9 ft) and a width of 1.3 m to 1.5 m (4.3 ft to 4.9 ft), it has a moderate growth rate of about 15 cm to 25 cm (5.9 in to 9.8 in) per year. Like all Hydrangea macrophylla, this bush is not strictly an ericaceous plant, but it prefers neutral to acidic soils, rich in humus, while tolerating some limestone. Its pinkish red colour is actually more pronounced in slightly alkaline soil; in acidic soil, it turns to purple-red. It is quite hardy (-20° C (-4° F) or lower). Severe frost can damage the ends of the branches, but they easily regrow after pruning in spring. Easy to grow, it can live for a very long time. 

'Teller Red', a classic in shrub borders, is a generous plant that will make a big impact in the garden, whether as a standalone or combined with other flowering shrubs that prefer non-limestone soils. Choose plants with staggered flowering throughout the year to complement the flowering of this hydrangea. You can also create a romantic atmosphere by pairing it with the moving Magnolia 'Daphne' and its yellow spring blooms, a rarity among this plant species. The classic, yet irreplaceable Philadelphus coronarius, with its simple pure white flowers in May-June and captivating fragrance, will create a transition with this hydrangea. And to end the year beautifully, a Camellia sasanqua with its fully open petals and bouquet of bright yellow stamens will be perfect.

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Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red (Foliage) Foliage
Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Red (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 15 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Hydrangea

Species

macrophylla

Cultivar

Teller Red

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Other common names

Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1000552

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Planting and care

Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a slightly shaded position, for example against an east-facing wall or even north-facing. In very cold areas, it may be prudent to protect its stump with a thick mulch. Keep it sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require ericaceous soil, but appreciates a deep, moist but 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 planting is done 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. After planting, beware of slugs, which are quite fond of young leaves. Very hardy, it can be planted in cold regions without fear. Water regularly in hot periods to prevent the foliage from wilting during dry spells.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
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, fertile, deep

Care

Pruning instructions Every year, in March-April, remove the faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, cut back the oldest stems at the base to promote the formation of new shoots while preserving the young stems. These can be recognised by their vigour and large buds.
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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