Hydrangea serrata Magic Pillow - Mountain Hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata Magic Pillow - Mountain Hydrangea
Hydrangea x serrata Magic Pillow 'HSOPR015'
Mountain Hydrangea, Tea of Heaven
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Description
Hydrangea serrata Magic Pillow 'HSOPR015' is a Japanese hydrangea unlike any other. It is very floriferous, and low and wide, which brings something new to the range of flat-headed hydrangeas. The vegetation of this bush forms a nice dome and is adorned with light inflorescences throughout the summer. Their centre of small florets are violet-pink in neutral soil, or mauve-blue in acidic soil. A surprising and charming ground cover, which also works well in a large pot on a terrace.
Originating from the mountains of Japan and Korea, Hydrangea serrata are very hardy plants, less sensitive to late frosts, belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family.
Magic Pillow forms a ramified, almost creeping, low bush, reaching about 60cm (24in) in height and 1.2m (4ft) in width, or even more depending on growing conditions. Its foliage consists of leaves smaller and more ovate than those of Hydrangea macrophylla, and is finely dentate on the edge. Its flat, airy panicles, 10 to 12cm (4 to 5in) wide, bloom from June to September and fade in beautiful shades. The sterile white florets surround very small fertile flowers in the shape of buttons. The colour of the flowers depends on the presence or absence in the soil of aluminium sulphate, and on the acidity of the soil. Note that hydrangeas are robust plants that can live at least 50 years.
Particularly appreciating moist soil and a semi-shaded exposure, Hydrangea serrata Magic Pillow forms a wide, flowery cushion, perfect for a flower bed or planting alongside a path. Its moderate development allows it to be installed near a passage, not far from the house, where it can be admired. This ground cover variety will blend perfectly with ferns, Caucasian forget-me-not, or variegated ground ivy. Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. Even though they fear limestone, hydrangeas are not strictly speaking ericaceous plants. Combine them with magellanica fuchsias or lilies, or plant spring-flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous flowering in the garden for a long time and make bouquets for the house!
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Botanical data
Hydrangea
x serrata
Magic Pillow 'HSOPR015'
Hydrangeaceae
Mountain Hydrangea, Tea of Heaven
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or early autumn, preferably in a semi-shaded position, for example against an east-facing, or even north-facing wall. Keep it protected from cold and drying winds. It does not require ericaceous soil, but appreciates deep, cool, well-drained, fairly fertile soil, possibly enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting. If planting near a wall and the soil is dry at its base, place the root ball at least 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) away from it and incorporate a quantity of well-decomposed compost to better retain moisture in the soil. Very hardy, it is not afraid to be planted in cold regions.
As for pruning, remove the faded flowers on the first bud or on the pair of buds directly below. When the plant is mature, prune the older stems back to the base by a quarter or a third. This will encourage the formation of young 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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