Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein
Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein
Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein
Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein
Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Freudenstein' boasts vibrant bright pink flowering, which stands out well against its dark green foliage. It forms a relatively compact bush, of medium size, that can be planted alone, on the edge of trees, or in a clump with other bushes or perennial plants. Its foliage takes on lovely hues in autumn, which adds to its charm. This hardy hydrangea should be planted in a semi-shaded position, in neutral to acidic soil. In the latter case, its flowers will be blue. It is easy to grow, requiring only annual pruning in spring and watering in summer to keep the soil moist.
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! Festivals are even dedicated to this bush. It can be found growing wild on the island of Honshu (which is home to the capital Tokyo), and it was introduced to Europe around 1789.
'Freudenstein' is a Swiss variety, obtained by the selector Walter Preisig (Haller nursery) in 1966. Of medium growth, it forms a relatively compact bush, about 1.5m (5ft) in all directions, with glossy dark green foliage. The stems are robust, which allows them to support the large ball-shaped inflorescences well. These are made up of bright pink flowers in neutral soil, light blue in acidic soil, gathered in inflorescences about 20cm (8in) in diameter. They form a fairly strong colour contrast on the dark mass of the foliage, which takes on lovely colours in autumn. Like all Hydrangea macrophylla, it is not strictly an ericaceous plant. It prefers neutral to acidic soils, rich in humus. It is quite hardy (-20°C (-4°F) or more). Severe frosts can damage the ends of the branches, but they easily regrow after pruning in spring. Easy to grow, it can live a very long time.
'Freudenstein' is a generous plant, which will make a big impact in the garden alongside other flowering bushes that like non-limestone soils. Choose plants with staggered flowering throughout the year to frame this hydrangea's flowering. For the beginning of the year, Hamamelis 'Diane' will light up the short days of February with its graceful spider-shaped red flowers. In spring, choose a beautiful romantic variety of camellia like 'Tom Thumb', with its flesh-pink flowers edged with white from February to April, followed in May-June by Kalmia or mountain laurel, among the many varieties available. And to end the year in beauty, Camellia sasanqua, with its well-open petals and its bright cluster of yellow stamens will be perfect.
Hydrangea macrophylla Freudenstein in pictures
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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. In very cold regions, it may be wise to protect its stump with a thick mulch. Keep it protected 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 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.
After planting, watch out for slugs which are quite fond of young leaves.
Very hardy, it is not afraid to be planted in cold regions.
Water regularly in warm periods to prevent the foliage from wilting during dry spells.
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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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