Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Most loved for its jewel ruby red mophead flowers that repeat through summer and age to wine red, on a compact frame that suits pots.
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About this tree
About this tree
- Mature height
- 1m to 1.2m (approx.)
- Mature width
- 1.2m (approx.)
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' is one of the reddest hydrangeas available. Its mophead flowers open a rich ruby red from late spring, repeat through summer, and slowly deepen to wine red with flecks of green as they age. Dark green leaves make the colour stronger.
It is compact, reaching about 1 to 1.2 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide, so it fits borders, small gardens and pots. It loses its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring. The aged flowers hold on the plant and dry well for arrangements.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade in rich, moist soil that drains well. The red is strongest in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil the flowers can shift towards purple. Use it as a feature in a cottage or modern garden, in groups along a shaded border, or in a glazed pot.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ruby Red Hydrangea
How big does 'Magical Ruby Red' grow?
About 1 to 1.2 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide, with a compact, rounded habit.
When does it flower?
From late spring and repeatedly through summer. Flowers open ruby red and age to wine red with green flecks.
How do I keep the flowers red?
Plant in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil the flowers can turn purple. A light dressing of garden lime in winter helps hold the red.
How much sun does it need?
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves, and deep shade reduces flowering.
When and how do I prune it?
Lightly in late winter. Cut flowered stems back to the first pair of fat buds and remove dead wood. Removing spent flowers in summer encourages more blooms.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Its compact size suits pots. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres wide and quality potting mix, and water often in summer.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost. Late spring frost can damage new shoots, so give it a sheltered spot in cold districts.
Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 1m to 1.2m (approx.)
- Mature width
- 1.2m (approx.)
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' is one of the reddest hydrangeas available. Its mophead flowers open a rich ruby red from late spring, repeat through summer, and slowly deepen to wine red with flecks of green as they age. Dark green leaves make the colour stronger.
It is compact, reaching about 1 to 1.2 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide, so it fits borders, small gardens and pots. It loses its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring. The aged flowers hold on the plant and dry well for arrangements.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade in rich, moist soil that drains well. The red is strongest in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil the flowers can shift towards purple. Use it as a feature in a cottage or modern garden, in groups along a shaded border, or in a glazed pot.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ruby Red Hydrangea
How big does 'Magical Ruby Red' grow?
About 1 to 1.2 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide, with a compact, rounded habit.
When does it flower?
From late spring and repeatedly through summer. Flowers open ruby red and age to wine red with green flecks.
How do I keep the flowers red?
Plant in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. In acidic soil the flowers can turn purple. A light dressing of garden lime in winter helps hold the red.
How much sun does it need?
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves, and deep shade reduces flowering.
When and how do I prune it?
Lightly in late winter. Cut flowered stems back to the first pair of fat buds and remove dead wood. Removing spent flowers in summer encourages more blooms.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Its compact size suits pots. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres wide and quality potting mix, and water often in summer.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost. Late spring frost can damage new shoots, so give it a sheltered spot in cold districts.
- Foliage
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 1m to 1.2m (approx.)
- Mature width
- 1.2m (approx.)
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is expected to grow Moderate, reaches full size in a few seasons (approx.).
Long Term Care For Your Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Planting Your Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea works in an:
Is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea Evergreen or Deciduous?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 1m to 1.2m (approx.)
Mature Width: 1.2m (approx.)
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is expected to grow Moderate, reaches full size in a few seasons (approx.).
Growth Rate of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is expected to grow Moderate, reaches full size in a few seasons (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea
Is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea frost tolerant?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea Flower?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' flowers from late spring and repeats through summer. Mophead flowers open ruby red and slowly deepen to wine red with flecks of green. The red is strongest in neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Does Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea flower?
Flowering Period:
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Flower Colour:
Red
Is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea an Australian Native Tree?
No
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea is Native to Bred from Hydrangea macrophylla, a species from coastal Japan. 'Magical Ruby Red' is a Dutch selection from the Magical series.
What is the Wildlife Value of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea ?
The dense summer canopy gives small birds and lizards cover in shaded parts of the garden. Mophead flowers are mostly sterile, so they offer little nectar to bees.
How much Sunlight does Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea need?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
'Magical Ruby Red' grows best in rich, moist loam that drains freely. Neutral to slightly alkaline soil keeps the flowers red, while acidic soil can push them towards purple. Work in compost before planting and avoid waterlogged ground.
Is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea Drought Tolerant?
Is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' - Ruby Red Hydrangea Drought tolerant?
Hydrangeas are not drought tolerant. 'Magical Ruby Red' wilts quickly in hot, dry weather and needs regular deep watering through summer. Mulch well, water in the morning and check pots daily in heatwaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does 'Magical Ruby Red' grow?
About 1 to 1.2 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide.
When does it flower?
From late spring and repeatedly through summer.
How do I keep the flowers red?
Plant in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Acidic soil turns them purple.
How much sun does it need?
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal.
When and how do I prune it?
Lightly in late winter, back to the first pair of fat buds.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres wide and water often.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes, light to moderate frost. Shelter new shoots from late frost.
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red' is loved for its jewel ruby red mophead flowers that repeat through summer and age to wine red, on a compact frame that suits pots.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bridal Bouquet' - Bridal Bouquet Hydrangea
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bridal Bouquet' carries large, rounded mophead flowers in pure white through summer. The heads open from lime green buds, hold clean white for weeks, then age to a soft antique green as the season ends. It is one of the best hydrangeas for cutting, fresh or dried.
It forms a rounded shrub about 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, with broad, deep green leaves that set off the flowers. It loses its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring. Because the flowers are white, the colour does not change with soil pH.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, or bright filtered light, in rich, moist soil that drains well. It handles frost and light coastal exposure. Use it in cottage and heritage gardens, along shaded paths and fences, as a low informal hedge, or in a large pot on a terrace.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Bridal Bouquet Hydrangea
How big does 'Bridal Bouquet' grow?
About 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide. Plants grow larger in warm, moist districts and stay smaller in cool or dry ones.
When does it flower?
Through summer. Flowers open from lime green buds to pure white, then age to antique green in late summer and autumn.
Will the flowers change colour in my soil?
No. Soil pH changes pink and blue hydrangeas, not white ones. 'Bridal Bouquet' stays white in acidic and alkaline soil.
How much sun does it need?
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves and browns the flowers. Deep shade reduces flowering.
When and how do I prune it?
In late winter. Cut stems that flowered back to the first pair of fat buds. Leave stems that did not flower, because they carry next summer's flowers.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres wide and a quality potting mix. Pots dry out fast in summer, so water often and do not let the mix dry out.
Is it good for cut flowers?
Yes. Cut fresh heads early in the morning for vases. Heads left to age to antique green on the plant dry well for wreaths and arrangements.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bridal Bouquet' - Bridal Bouquet Hydrangea
Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride' - Runaway Bride Hydrangea
Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride' - Runaway Bride Hydrangea
Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride' flowers along the whole length of each stem, not just at the tips. That gives one plant dozens of white lacecap heads at once, flushed soft pink as they age, on arching stems that spill over the edge of a pot or garden bed. It was named RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year in 2018.
It is compact, growing to about 0.8 to 1.2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide with a mounded, slightly cascading habit. It flowers on both old and new growth, so the display repeats from spring through summer and a firm prune will not cost you the season. It loses its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade in rich, moist soil that drains well. It handles light to moderate frost once established. Use it in large pots, hanging baskets, courtyards and shaded beds along paths and entries, where the flowering stems can be seen up close.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Runaway Bride Hydrangea
What makes 'Runaway Bride' different?
Most hydrangeas flower only at the stem tips. 'Runaway Bride' flowers from buds along the whole stem, so it carries far more heads at once and keeps flowering longer.
How big does it grow?
About 0.8 to 1.2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. In a pot or basket it stays at the smaller end of that range.
When does it flower?
From spring through summer, roughly October to February in most Australian gardens. New heads keep opening over a long period rather than all at once.
How much sun does it need?
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves and shortens flowering. Deep shade reduces flowering.
Can I grow it in a pot or hanging basket?
Yes. The cascading stems make it one of the best hydrangeas for containers. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres wide and quality potting mix, and check moisture daily in hot weather.
When and how do I prune it?
Remove spent heads through summer to encourage more. In late winter, cut back to shape and remove weak or dead stems. Because it flowers on new growth too, pruning does not cost you the season.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes, light to moderate frost once established. Late spring frost can damage new shoots, so give it a sheltered spot in cold districts.
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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mojito’ PBR – Mojito Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mojito’ PBR – Mojito Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mojito’ PBR is a compact deciduous shrub carrying large upright panicles of lime green florets from summer into autumn. The heads open a fresh green, take on cream and soft pink tones as they age, and hold their form on stiff stems that do not flop the way older hydrangeas do.
It grows best in full sun to partial shade in rich, moisture retentive soil, adding around 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical highland and protected coastal gardens, tolerates light to moderate frost once established, and needs afternoon shade and reliable water in hotter inland areas.
Use it in mixed borders, low informal hedges, mass plantings under deciduous trees, or in decorative containers by an entry. The heads cut well fresh and dry well for indoor use. Its compact habit means it holds shape in tight courtyard beds without the annual wrestling that larger hydrangeas demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Mojito Hydrangea
What is Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mojito’?
It is a compact deciduous flowering shrub, a protected cultivar of the panicle hydrangea. It carries cone shaped heads of lime green florets on strong upright stems through summer and autumn, ageing to cream and blush tones. Unlike the mophead hydrangeas, the flower colour is fixed and does not change with soil pH.
How big does Mojito Hydrangea grow?
It reaches about 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.2 metres wide, making it one of the smaller panicle hydrangeas. Annual growth is roughly 30 to 60 centimetres. Hard pruning each winter keeps it at the lower end of that range and produces larger flower heads on the new season's wood.
When does it flower?
Flowering runs through summer and autumn, roughly December to May. The panicles open lime green, hold that colour for weeks and gradually shift to cream and soft pink as the season cools. Because it flowers on new wood, a plant pruned in winter still flowers fully the following summer.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun to partial shade. Panicle hydrangeas take far more sun than mopheads, and in cool temperate gardens full sun gives the strongest flowering and sturdiest stems. In warmer inland districts give it morning sun with afternoon shade, otherwise the leaves and flower heads scorch during heatwaves.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost once established, which is why panicle hydrangeas do well in cold districts where other hydrangeas struggle. It is deciduous, so it drops its leaves and rests through winter. Late frosts after budburst can nip new shoots, but it flowers on new wood and recovers quickly.
How do I prune it?
Prune in late winter, cutting last season's stems back by about a third to a half, to a pair of healthy buds. It flowers on new wood, so this encourages strong stems and bigger heads. Take out thin or crossing growth at the base at the same time. Spent heads can be left over winter for interest.
How do I care for Mojito Hydrangea?
Keep the root zone mulched and water deeply through summer, especially in pots and hot inland gardens. Feed in early spring with a complete or rose fertiliser and again after the first flush. Deadhead spent panicles if you prefer a tidy look, and prune in late winter. It asks for very little else once established.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mojito’ PBR – Mojito Panicle Hydrangea
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Azalea indica 'Alphonse Anderson' – Alphonse Anderson Azalea
Azalea indica 'Alphonse Anderson' – Alphonse Anderson Azalea
Azalea indica 'Alphonse Anderson' is one of the classic indica azaleas, grown for a flower most other azaleas cannot match. The blooms are large and single, soft pink with a clean white edge and a deeper pink throat, and they come in such quantity that the foliage disappears behind them.
Flowering runs through late winter and early spring, with a lighter spot flowering again in autumn. It makes a rounded evergreen shrub of roughly 1 to 2 metres each way, with small dark leaves held densely enough to clip. It takes full sun through to semi shade, which gives it more range than most azaleas, though the flowers hold their colour longest with protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Azaleas want acidic, free-draining soil rich in organic matter, and they are shallow rooted, so mulch matters more than it does for most shrubs. Keep the mulch topped up, water through dry spells, and do not let the root zone bake.
The 30cm and 40cm are the natural shrub form for beds, borders and mass planting. The 50cm and 90L Ball Forms are pre-clipped formal spheres, ready to place, which is a rare thing in a flowering plant: structure through the year and a heavy flush of pink in late winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Azalea indica 'Alphonse Anderson'
What do the flowers look like?
Large single flowers, soft pink with a white edge and a deeper pink throat. The white margin is what sets 'Alphonse Anderson' apart from the plain pink indicas, and it reads clearly from a distance rather than only up close.
When does it flower?
The main flush is late winter into early spring. It will also spot flower again in autumn, so you get a second lighter display out of it in the same year.
What sizes and forms are available?
Four. The 30cm and 40cm are the natural shrub form for beds, borders and mass planting. The 50cm and 90L Ball Forms are specimens already clipped into formal spheres, ready to place, with the training and growing-on time already done.
How big does it grow?
Around 1 to 2 metres tall and the same across, forming a rounded shrub. It is easily held smaller with a trim after flowering, and the Ball Forms are maintained permanently at their clipped size.
Sun or shade?
Either. It handles full sun through to semi shade, which gives it more range than most azaleas. In hot inland districts the flowers hold their colour longest with some protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Is an azalea the same as a rhododendron?
Botanically yes. Azaleas sit within the genus Rhododendron, but the nursery trade keeps them separate because they behave differently in the garden: smaller leaves, smaller habit, and a heavier flowering display for their size. 'Alphonse Anderson' belongs to the indica group, the azaleas most widely grown in Australia.
How do I care for it?
Plant into acidic, free-draining soil improved with compost. Azaleas are shallow rooted, so keep a layer of pine bark or leaf mulch over the root zone at all times and never let it dry out completely. Trim straight after flowering, before next season's buds set. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser at the same time. Yellowing between the leaf veins means the soil is too alkaline, and iron chelate will correct it.
Azalea indica 'Alphonse Anderson' – Alphonse Anderson Azalea
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