Hydrangea macrophylla

Macrophyllas (which means ‘big leaf’) are the most common hydrangeas. Most hydrangeas at a florist are macrophyllas.

H. macrophylla ‘Gentian’

The rich blue mophead blooms up to 25cm across and turns a metallic blue in autumn. Performs best in acid soils, and is excellent for cutting and drying.

H. macrophylla ‘Glyn Church’

A new release bred by Glyn Church with little mopheads that open cream, and changing to pure white then pink, red and finally wine red. A hardy plant tolerant of most soils, and best in light shade.

H. macrophylla ‘Lollipop’

A new variety, the tidy compact plant has small tightly packed mophead flowers in either soft pink or blue. As flowers mature, they become two-toned with a touch of green before antiquing red and green.

H. macrophylla ‘Immaculata’

A compact bush, the icy white mopheads turn antique shades in autumn, bright red with sunlight and green in shade. Grow in shade to prevent burning or sun scorch. Does well in a container.

H. macrophylla ‘Together’

A mophead type that produces hundreds of double star-shaped pink flowers with acid green centres. In acid soils, flowers are a lovely blue. ‘Together’ grows well in a pot.

H. macrophylla ‘Lilacina’

A lacecap with either phlox pink or imperial blue (depending on soil) outer sepals, and violet blue true internal flowers. Hardy and tolerant of sun or shady conditions.