About this product

Hydrangea macrophylla Special Mix

Hydrangea macrophylla

Confirmed supplied format: 5L pot, approximately 45cm tall

Plant Highlights

• Selection of premium bigleaf Hydrangea varieties
• Large mophead or lacecap blooms throughout summer
• Bushy deciduous shrubs with lush green foliage
• Excellent for borders and large patio containers
• Long-lasting flowers suitable for fresh and dried arrangements

Overview

Hydrangea macrophylla Special Mix offers a beautiful assortment of premium bigleaf Hydrangeas, selected for their impressive flower displays and reliable garden performance. Depending on the variety supplied, plants produce either rounded mophead or elegant lacecap flowerheads in shades of pink, blue, purple, rose or white, creating a spectacular display from mid-summer into autumn.

These deciduous shrubs develop into attractive, rounded plants that bring lasting colour and texture to borders, woodland-style planting and patio containers. Their generous flowerheads pair beautifully with shade-loving perennials and continue to provide interest long after flowering when dried for indoor arrangements.

Why We Love It

• Exceptional flower displays over a long summer season.
• A colourful mix offering a range of flower forms and shades.
• Bushy habit provides excellent structure in borders.
• Equally suited to garden planting and large decorative containers.
• Beautiful flowers can be enjoyed both fresh and dried.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in partial shade or full sun in a sheltered position. Morning sun or dappled shade is ideal, especially in warmer locations where protection from intense afternoon sun helps maintain flower quality.

Watering

Water regularly during the establishment period and throughout prolonged dry weather. Hydrangeas perform best when the soil remains consistently moist, particularly when grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, organic-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Adding compost or well-rotted organic matter at planting improves both moisture retention and soil structure. Flower colour may vary naturally according to both the selected variety and soil pH.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy in most Irish gardens. Leave faded flowerheads in place over winter to help protect developing buds, removing them in early spring once the risk of severe frost has passed.

Routine Care

Prune in spring by cutting old flowerheads back to the first healthy pair of buds. Remove dead, damaged or weak stems as needed, avoiding hard pruning since flower buds are formed on the previous season's growth.

Perfect For

• Mixed shrub and cottage garden borders.
• Woodland-style planting schemes.
• Large patio containers and courtyard gardens.
• Seasonal cut flower and dried flower displays.
• Adding bold summer colour to sheltered gardens.

Good to Know

This is a mixed selection of Hydrangea macrophylla varieties. Flower colour, flower form (mophead or lacecap), flowering time and mature size may vary across the current in-store selection. Blue-flowered varieties generally develop their strongest colour in acidic soils, while pink tones are more common in neutral to alkaline conditions.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 5L pot.
• Approximate supplied height: 45cm.