{"product_id":"white-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla","title":"White Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deciduous shrub about 1.5m tall and wide, with large rounded white flower heads above soft, light green leaves. It establishes quickly, which makes it a good choice for a low flowering hedge or a feature shrub in part shade. White flowers also keep glowing at dusk when darker colours fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangeas settle in quickly, so a new planting looks established within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white flower heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large rounded heads stand out in shade, and they remain visible at dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads are excellent in a vase, so one shrub gives you flowers for the house as well as the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedge or feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a low hedge, a feature shrub or a tub plant, depending on how you place it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits woodland gardens, shady borders and cottage planting where many shrubs sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. At 1.5m wide the shrubs overlap and form a soft hedge of about 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along the shaded side of a house or fence, where white flowers brighten the dark corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot works on a shaded patio, and the soft, full look suits cottage planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits hydrangeas best. In cool southern gardens this one takes more sun if kept well watered, but in warm gardens it needs afternoon shade. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens best, and subtropical gardens with deep shade. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first two to three months while it establishes, and give plenty of water in dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser in early spring, and shade it from harsh sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers on old wood, so give it 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\u003eWe sell White Hydrangea as tube stock, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in 300mm pots. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and suits a long hedge. The 200mm pots give a sturdier plant for a border, and the 300mm pot gives an instant feature. Expect flowering to build 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\/white-hydrangeas-a-perfect-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eWhite hydrangeas: varieties, growing and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant 1.2m apart in a single row for a low flowering hedge about 1.5m high. It is a deciduous hedge, so it is bare in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers part shade and soft light. In cool southern gardens it tolerates more sun with plenty of water, but in warm gardens it needs shelter from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good as a cut flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The large white heads last well in a vase. Cut stems in the cool of the morning and stand them in water straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790342324543,"sku":"HYD-MAC-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790342390079,"sku":"HYD-MAC-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790342422847,"sku":"HYD-MAC-300MM","price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla.jpg?v=1792208481","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}