{"product_id":"madame-emile-mouillere-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillere","title":"Madame Emile Mouillere Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Madame Emile Mouillere'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadame Emile Mouillere Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Madame Emile Mouillere') is a large deciduous shrub, about 1.8m tall and wide, with big round flower heads that keep coming from early summer until the first frosts. The flowers open from green to white with a faint blush of blue and age to pink. Planted in a row it makes an impressive hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers run from early summer until frosts, a far longer show than many hydrangeas once the plant is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that change.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms begin green, turn white with a faint tinge of blue, then age to pink, so one plant carries several tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig and blousy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large rounded heads against soft light green leaves give a generous, old fashioned look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge material.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m by 1.8m it builds a soft flowering hedge in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. At 1.8m wide the shrubs overlap and form a soft deciduous hedge about 1.8m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders and woodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a specimen plant 1.8m of width, with moist soil and shelter from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its white to pink heads suit an informal, cottage style planting beside paths and fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madame Emile Mouillere Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or shade suits it, and it does best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical gardens give it deep afternoon shade. Protect it from harsh sunlight. Like other mophead hydrangeas it is hardy through winter when dormant, though a late frost can nip soft new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter that stays moist but drains. Mulch the roots to keep them cool in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes over the first two to three months, and keep watering regularly afterwards, because these are thirsty plants. Add a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers on old wood, so site it where it has room and avoid hard cutting. Remove faded heads just above the next healthy leaves. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadame Emile Mouillere Hydrangea is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a hedge. Expect a small plant on arrival, with flowering building over the first couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eOur full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea colour and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-hydrangeas-a-perfect-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eWhite hydrangeas: varieties, growing and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart in a single row. With a mature width of about 1.8m the plants overlap into a continuous hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey begin green, turn white with a faint tinge of blue and age to pink. One plant often shows several tones at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hydrangeas are thirsty, so water regularly even once established, and mulch to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790341833023,"sku":"HYD-MAC-MADAME-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/madame-emile-mouillere-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillere.jpg?v=1792208467","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/madame-emile-mouillere-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillere","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}