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Hydrangea ‘Macrophylla’

by Diane - September 12th, 2016.
Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.

Lovely large shrubs!


Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glam Rock’ (Horwack) – 1 x 9cm potted hydrangea plant
 £9.99
This stunning variety is one of the most eye catching hydrangeas available. The rounded flower heads are formed by dozens of red florets with blue centres, each petal tipped with an extraordinary shade of lime green. As with many varieties, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glam Rockproduces slightly different colour tones depending on the soil pH. This robust, hardy shrub makes a superb addition to borders or large patio containers. Height and spread: 120cm (48")

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Danube’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.5 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £10.99
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden shrubs in the UK. They are loved for their reliability and the generous amounts of colour they offer and the length of flowering time. Hydrangea ‘Blue Danube’ in an acidic soil will produce electric blue flowers, and if planted in Alkaline soil the flowers are pink, with flowerheads up to 20cm (8") in diameter, that will last well into autumn. Hydrangea ‘Blue Danube’ grows well in sun or shade and can be planted in garden borders and also look great planted in large patio and decking containers. Height and spread: 1m (39"). 

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Love’ – 1 hydrangea Powerliner plant
 £11.99
Try this new variety of the UK’s most-loved shrub. With stunning tiered blooms in candy pink, ‘Love’ is easy to grow and will fill a space in your garden for years to come. For a touch of colour on the patio it works superbly well in containers too!

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Soeur Thérèse’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
Pom-pom flowers of purest white smother this beautiful deciduous shrub from midsummer through to autumn. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Soeur Thérèse’ has large dark green leaves which contrast wonderfully with the white flowers. Happy in sun or dappled shade, Hydrangea ‘Soeur Thérèse’ is excellent for lighting up woodland gardens, borders, cottage gardens and patio containers and is perfect for small gardens. Hydrangea flowers are also superb for cutting. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’).

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Rotschwanz’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
A stunning lacecap Hydrangea with dramatic, wine-red sterile flowers which are curiously cross-shaped. These surround clusters of pretty, pink-white fertile flowers for a lovely contrast. As with other Hydrangea macrophylla, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH, taking on rich purple hues in more acid soils. Compact in habit, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Rotschwanz’ is an eye-catching deciduous shrub which would make a fantastic specimen in borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens or patio containers. It has earned a prestigous RHS AGM for its outstanding performance. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’).

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Rosita’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
Highly floriferous, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Rosita’ will drip with rich pink mophead flowers from summer through to early autumn. As with all mophead Hydrangeas,the flowers change colour depending on the soil pH, taking on mauve-blue tones in acid soils. Hydrangea ‘Rosita’ has a compact, rounded habit and with unbeatable flower power is an ideal addition to shrub borders, woodland gardens, cottage garden borders and patio containers. Happy in sun or part shade, Hydrangeas are hardy, easy to grow and versatile. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’).

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ab Green Shadow’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ab Green Shadow’ is a smaller, more compact form of this ever-popular shrub. Its flowers have a wonderfully interesting colour-changing habit, with blooms that appear almost lime green. As they mature and open, a reddish pink tinge begins to infuse the edges of the petals, and eventually the whole flower will take on this deep, rich hue. With new flowers opening all through late summer and into the autumn, this continuous colour parade brings a fascinating display to your garden. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 100cm (39").

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glowing Embers’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
Native to southern and eastern Asia, Hydrangeas have, for many decades, been much loved plants in British gardens. They are so easy to maintain and provide months of vibrant colour. Hydrangea ‘Glowing Embers’ is a compact cultivar that is perfect for small gardens, courtyards and roof top gardens. It has lovely flowerheads all through summer and into autumn. The colour of the blooms all depends on the type of soil they are planted in. An acidic soil will produce blue flowers and an alkaline soil, pink. This variety will give two flushes of flowers and in autumn the foliage will turn to deep maroon, and the flowers can remain colourful even past the first frosts. Very low maintenance and can be planted in either sun or shade. Height and spread: 1m (39")

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Baron’ (Large Plant) – 1 x 3.6 litre potted hydrangea plant
 £12.99
Dramatic rosy-red blooms form large mopheads, which smother this fantastic deciduous shrub throughout summer and early autumn. As autumn approaches the flowers take on more subtle deep pink tones infused with apple green. As with all mophead Hydrangeas, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH and will become more purple in acid soils. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Baron’ has a compact, rounded habit which makes it superb for patio containers or a colourful highlight in borders, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. Height and spread: 1.2m (4’).Dramatic rosy-red blooms form large mopheads, which smother this fantastic deciduous shrub throughout summer and early autumn. As autumn approaches the flowers take on more subtle deep pink tones infused with apple green. As with all mophead Hydrangeas, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH and will become more purple in acid soils. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Baron’ has a compact, rounded habit which makes it superb for patio containers or a colourful highlight in borders, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. Height and spread: 1.2m (4’).

Hydrangea aspera ‘Macrophylla’ (Large Plant) – 2 x 25 litre potted hydrangea plants
 £106.99
Hydrangea aspera ‘Macrophylla’ is a beautiful and unusual variety of Hydrangea, that is perfect for wide borders in various garden styles, from contemporary to cottage. It is a large shrub, and can reach a height of 3 metres! It has an open branching habit, with attractive felted leaves. The exquisite flowerheads are what makes this Hydrangea special. Violet florets are surrounded by pale lilac bracts and the lacecap flowers bloom from the start of summer all the way through until autumn. Plant this Hydrangea with plenty of space to grow. Once planted, it is very easy to maintain and prune if required. Height and spread: 3m (10’).