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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical' (Mixed Varieties)
P23 Pot
Plant Highlights: Long-lasting blooms that change colour as they mature • Mixed selection of Magical® hydrangeas • Excellent for borders and patio containers • Reliable summer colour with attractive autumn interest
Overview
This mixed selection of Magical® Hydrangeas offers outstanding summer displays with large mophead flowerheads that gradually develop richer, antique tones as they mature. Flower colour varies depending on the variety supplied and may include shades of pink, red, blue, purple, green or white, with many cultivars changing colour as the season progresses.
Compact and well-branched, Magical® hydrangeas are ideal for borders, feature containers and sheltered patios. Their long-lasting blooms provide months of interest before ageing beautifully into autumn, where they continue to add colour and structure to the garden.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® (mixed varieties) |
| Common Name | Magical Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Light | Partial shade or full sun (with adequate soil moisture) |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy |
| Foliage | Mid-green |
| Flower Colour | Mixed (varies by variety) |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade or full sun where the soil remains consistently moist. In Ireland, morning sun or light afternoon shade helps prolong flowering and keeps the foliage looking fresh.
Watering
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season and when plants are grown in containers. Avoid allowing the compost or soil to dry out completely.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Apply a mulch of organic matter in spring to help conserve moisture.
Maintenance
Leave the faded flowerheads in place over winter to provide seasonal interest and help protect developing buds. Remove spent blooms in spring, cutting back to a healthy pair of buds.
Perfect For
- Patio containers
- Mixed shrub borders
- Cottage gardens
- Feature planting
- Sheltered gardens
Good to Know
This is a mixed variety selection, so flower colour, flower shape and the way blooms mature will vary depending on the plant supplied. Images are representative of the range rather than a specific variety.
The colour of pink and blue-flowered hydrangeas can be influenced by soil conditions, although not every variety responds in the same way.
Why We Love It
- Exceptionally long-lasting flowers that develop beautiful antique tones.
- Compact, bushy plants are equally suited to containers and borders.
- Provides months of colour from summer well into autumn.
- Mature blooms remain attractive even after flowering has finished.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P23 nursery pot.
- Mixed selection of Magical® Hydrangea varieties.
- Decorative pots and accessories shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist· Consistently moist
- Flowering
- White· Red· Pink· Purple· Blue· Green· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
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