300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Author Archive

Hydrangea macrophylla Nightingale

Hydrangea macrophylla Nightingale

Hydrangea macrophylla Nightingale

Bold blue lace-caps flowers on a tall upright bush with rich green foliage. The “best” of the large blue lace-caps. Tolerates sun and coastal conditions. Good for drying. Looks great planted in drifts in shady dells.

1.8m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Nigra

Hydrangea macrophylla Nigra

Hydrangea macrophylla Nigra

Very striking black stems contrast with the small blue mopheads. Flowers are a nice delicate pink in lime soils.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue

Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue

Hydrangea macrophylla Nikko Blue

A lovely soft blue mophead, with flowers smothering the plant. Has thinner stems, lending it a more delicate appearance. Does require some shade. A lovely compact hydrangea for the smaller garden.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Nizza

Hydrangea macrophylla Nizza

Hydrangea macrophylla Nizza

Lovely blue lacecap flowers or pink if grown in a pot. A smaller growing, compact plant. Good cut flower.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Opal

Hydrangea macrophylla Opal (antique)


Hydrangea macrophylla Opal

This is a favourite. Large firm, mophead flowers, either a rosy pink or violet blue depending on the soil. Lovely antique tones. Great cut flower. Forms a compact shrub.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Opuloides

Hydrangea macrophylla opuloides

Hydrangea macrophylla opuloides

Neat white and blue lacecaps flowers on a modest size bush. Scented flowers. They look great mass planted in a woodland setting. Thought to be one of the original hydrangea forms.

1.3m | $20

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Otaksa

Hydrangea macrophylla Otaksa

Hydrangea macrophylla Otaksa

An old old Japanese variety with glossy, wind hardy leaves. Otaksa forms a big bold plant with massive mophead flowers. The creamy flowers have the faintest shade of blue in acid soils and the softest hint of pink in lime soils. Good for drying, flowers antique pink or green. Coastal and wind tolerant. Petals can burn in full sun.

2.5m | $20

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Paris

Hydrangea macrophylla Paris (P Red)

Hydrangea macrophylla Paris

A stunning red mophead, it maintains its colour well in acid soils. An excellent low growing variety, ideal as a potted plant.

1m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Parzifal (Parsifal)

Hydrangea macrophylla Parzifal (Parsifal)

Hydrangea macrophylla Parzifal

Frilly, starry florets, often bearing three different coloured heads at one time. Rosy pink, rich magenta to light sea-blue. Quite stunning as it changes colours in autumn to antique rose and purple. Good for cut flower and drying. Needs a shady situation.

1.5m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Passion (You Me)

Hydrangea macrophylla Passion (You Me)

Hydrangea macrophylla Passion (You Me)

One of the ‘You Me’ series. A tidy compact hydrangea with large heads of double pink or blue flowers. Each individual flowers looks like a miniature rose.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Peppermint | AVAILABLE JANUARY

Hydrangea macrophylla Peppermint

Hydrangea macrophylla Peppermint

A lovely bi-colour variety. The mophead flowers are white with a brush stroke of either blue or pink depending on the pH of the soil. Protect from afternoon sun to prevent petal burn.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Piamina | SOLD OUT

Hydrangea macrophylla Piamina

Hydrangea macrophylla Piamina

A miniature hydrangea with small pink to lavender mophead flowers. Can take a while to establish.

0.6m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla President Doumer | SOLD OUT

Hydrangea macrophylla President Doumer

Hydrangea macrophylla President Doumer

Stunning vibrant red colours in lime or ruby red to maroon in acid soils. Small neat mophead flowers on a small bush.

1.3m | $20

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla President Touchard

President Touchard

Hydrangea macrophylla President Touchard

An excellent variety with masses of smallish pink or rich lilac blue heads. One of the best purples.

1.5m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Beatrix | SOLD OUT

Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Beatrix

Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Beatrix

Masses of large, genuine pink mophead flowers; purple in acid soil. The sepals are serrated which gives it a frilly appearance, though the heads are firm and strong making it a very good cut flower.

1.5m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Juliana

Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Juliana

Hydrangea macrophylla Princess Juliana

A lovely white mophead. The flowers open a rich cream colour before changing to white. If planted in shade they will turn pale green in autumn or if planted in a lighter situation will age pink. Princess Juliana is a great cut flower, and the autumn tones provide lovely dried flowers. It does like protection from hot midday sun.

1.5m | $20

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Quadricolor

Hydrangea macrophylla quadricolor

Hydrangea macrophylla Quadricolor

Variegated leaves with four distinct colours in shades of green, cream and yellow. Pale pink to light blue lacecap flowers. Shade preferred.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Red Emperor

Hydrangea macrophylla Red Emperor

Hydrangea macrophylla Red Emperor

One of the best reds and tends to stay red in acid soil. A very tidy dense shrub with neat rounded heads.

1.3m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Redstart (Rotschwanz)

Hydrangea macrophylla Redstart (Rotschwanz)

Hydrangea macrophylla Redstart (Rotschwanz)

A unique lacecap with spiraled dark red sterile florets, purple in acid soils. The true flowers are two-toned white and red.  A strong healthy plant with lush foliage that colours in autumn.

1.5m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Renate Steiniger (San Marcos)

Hydrangea macrophylla Renate Steiniger

Hydrangea macrophylla Renate Steiniger

Stunning mophead with rich blue flower heads. This hydrangea achieves its rich blue colour quickly. Lovely autumn colours include crimson, green and metallic blues. Great cut flower.

1.5m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Red Glow (Rheinland) | AVAILABLE JANUARY

Hydrangea macrophylla Red Glow (Rheinland)

Hydrangea macrophylla Rheinland (Red Glow)

Glowing red mopheads, one of the best reds available. Flowers turn purple in acid soils. Ideal for cut flower. Grows well in a pot.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Robin

Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Robin

One of the newer imports to NZ. A very good dark pink flower, fading to green. Great cutflower. Smaller growing bush.

1.2m | $20

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Rochambeau ** | SOLD OUT

Hydrangea macrophylla Rochambeau

Hydrangea macrophylla Rochambeau **

A lovely old fashioned mophead with rosy pink flowers, or purple / blue in acid soils. A compact plant ideal for a pot or small garden. Rochambeau is a variety from our series of Grandma’s Hydrangea’s – a range of charming old Grandma Hydrangeas that were forgotten and nearly lost to cultivation.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz


Hydrangea macrophylla Romance (YouMe) AVAILABLE AUTUMN

Hydrangea macrophylla Romance (PVR)

Hydrangea macrophylla Romance (YouMe)

One of the YouMe series. A lacecap type, smothered with multitudes of double star shaped pink or blue flowers. Great in a pot.

1.2m | $20

PINK or BLUE? click to find out why

Janica and Quin Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz