Hydrangea macrophylla Gartenbaudirektor Khuhnert

The majority of our Hydrangea macrophylla’s in the stock beds are now displaying their autumn tones in a range of colours from pale greens and metallic blues through to maroons and wine-reds. One exception is H. ‘Gartenbaudirektor Kuhnert’(don’t be put off by the name – let’s just call it Gartenbau). This photo was taken yesterday in our garden.  The plant is in its second season, and is still establishing. It flowered earlier in the season (January) and is flowering again now.  This is usual for this variety often providing a heavier display in autumn which extends through to early winter. In Glyn Church’s garden I have seen it still providing a colourful display in late June / July.

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Hydrangea angustipetala

Hydrangea angustipetala

Hydrangea angustipetala (H. chingii)

We have previously called this species hydrangea, H. chingii.  A semi-evergreen shrub with creamy-white lacecap flowers during early summer-autumn. It will handle a sunny or shady
situation.

1.5m

$16

Hydrangea angustipetala Yellow (chingii)

Hydrangea angustipetala Yellow (chingii)

A species hydrangea we have previously called H. chingii.  A semi-evergreen shrub with creamy-yellow lacecap flowers during early summer-autumn. It will handle a sunny or shady situation.

1.5m

$16

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

An outstanding shrub with very large white flowerheads which turn green in late summer, making them popular for cutting or drying. A good variety for cooler parts of NZ, it will still produce flowers on new stems if plant is damaged during winter due to snow and frost.  It requires semi-shade and a sheltered location to protect the large blooms from wind.

1.5m

$16

Hydrangea aspira ssp villosa

Hydrangea aspera  ssp villosa

Beautiful lilac-blue lacecap flowers through late summer. A very attractive, large growing shrub with narrow hairy leaves. Grow in full sun or light shade. Cold hardy

2m

$16

Hydrangea macrophylla Adria

Hydrangea macrophylla Adria

A great dwarf mophead with stunning sea blue flowers. A great plant for a pot or tub, or planted as a border edge.

1m

$12

Hydrangea macrophylla Agnes Pavelli

Hydrangea macrophylla Agnes Pavelli

Agnes Pavelli is one of the best white mophead hydrangeas with large heads of pure white flowers. A fine foil for woodland shrubs; if planted in shade the flowers will age green tones. It is reasonably tolerant of full sun, the flowers turning lovely burgundy tones with age.

1.5m

$12

Hydrangea macrophylla Alpenglow

Hydrangea macrophylla Alpenglow (Alpengluhen / Glowing Embers)

Rich glowing red mophead flowers; maintaining its colour fairly well in acid soil.  A great cutflower variety with nicely shaped rounded heads.  A robust, easy-care variety.

1.5m

$12

Hydrangea macrophylla Altona

Hydrangea macrophylla Altona

Hydrangea macrophylla Altona

Altona is a very versatile plant which suit nearly everyone’s needs.  It is a superb French blue mophead in acid soils, or a good pink in lime soil. It is very floriferous, is happy in sun or shade, and is one of the best varieties for windy or coastal gardens. It produces stunning autumn colours and is a very good cut flower.  Forms an excellent hedge.

2m

$12