{"product_id":"hydrangea-bleu","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla (Blue Hydrangea) H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"hydrangea-bleu\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Large blue-violet to mauve flower heads • 🌿 Bright green scalloped foliage • 🌤️ Partial shade to light shade • 🌡️ Very hardy • 💧 Regular watering • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eHortensia bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a classic for balconies and terraces, known for its huge floral balls in blue-violet to mauve shades, dotted with green touches at the center. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the species \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e has been cultivated for centuries for the spectacular generosity of its summer bloom, the centerpiece of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eHydrangeas in the catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts particularity: the flower color directly depends on soil acidity — an acidic substrate blues the flower heads, a neutral substrate turns them pink-violet. Compact size in a Ø14 cm pot, ideal for gifting, to which one can attribute \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantas-para-regalar-simbolismo-y-significado\"\u003ea true symbolic meaning\u003c\/a\u003e in the language of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"gamme-hydrangea\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich Hortensia to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eHydrangea collection from the Verdeia catalog\u003c\/a\u003e offers a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how to place this blue Hortensia among the available varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea bleu\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — blue-violet to mauve balls, compact size (35 cm). The classic for gifting or for an intimate pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-early-blue-hortensia-bleu\"\u003eHydrangea 'Early Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense blue balls, early flowering, medium size (45 cm). For a more saturated blue and an early season bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-crystal-palace-hortensia-violet-bleu\"\u003eHydrangea 'Crystal Palace'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep violet-blue balls, medium size (45 cm). For a more purple and theatrical palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-teller-nizza-blue-hortensia-bleu-lacecap-d23cm-45cm\"\u003eHydrangea Teller 'Nizza Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright blue lacecap (flat crown) flowers, medium size (45 cm). For a lighter and more natural style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-curly-wurly-bleu-hortensia-lacecap-d23cm-50cm\"\u003eHydrangea 'Curly Wurly Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double wavy blue petals, medium size (50 cm). For an original and romantic floral effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-early-rosa-hortensia-rose\"\u003eHydrangea 'Early Rosa'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright pink balls, medium size (45 cm). The intense pink version for neutral to alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-macrophylla-blanc-hortensia-boule-d23cm-40cm\"\u003eHydrangea macrophylla blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large pure white balls, medium size (40 cm). For a pure and bright scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-pink-annabelle-hortensia-rose-boule-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Pink Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — tree species, large powder pink balls, more rustic habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-boule-blanc-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — tree species, huge white balls, sturdy stems. The reference for white flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-serrata-pink-petticoat-hortensia-dentele-rose-d19cm-25cm\"\u003eHydrangea serrata 'Pink Petticoat'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese lace hydrangea, compact pink form. For a more delicate and Japanese-inspired approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-petiolaris-hortensia-grimpant-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eHydrangea petiolaris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — climbing hydrangea, white flat flowers. The only Hydrangea that clings to a wall or trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe blue Hydrangea appreciates soft and constant light. It hates scorching full sun exposures that wilt its flower heads but needs brightness to bloom abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to light shade — ideally morning sun, sheltered from the burning rays of the afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e east or north balcony, sheltered terrace, under a light tree, against a shaded wall — anywhere where light is filtered but present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy, withstands cold winters — rather protect from drying drafts and harsh sun in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, fresh and well-drained — to keep the flower blue, choose an acidic to very acidic substrate (ericaceous soil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe color of Hydrangea macrophylla depends on the soil pH: acidic substrate (pH below 5.5) = blue, neutral to alkaline substrate = pink-purple. To maintain the blue in a pot, use ericaceous soil and a specific alum supplement for hydrangeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Hydrangea is one of the most water-demanding plants in the garden — its Latin name \u003cem\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/em\u003e literally means \"plant that drinks a lot.\" Lack of water immediately shows as a spectacular but reversible wilting; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/prueba-del-dedo\"\u003ethe finger test in the substrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method to anticipate watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very regular, 3 to 5 times a week in pot during heat waves — the substrate must always remain cool deep down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced, avoiding complete drying of the root ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal water:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-limey (preferably rainwater) — limey tap water turns flowers pink and dulls the blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential despite thirst — empty the saucer after watering, stagnant the water suffocates the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blue hydrangea fertilizer (rich in aluminum sulfate) in spring and mid-summer to maintain the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering, remove faded flowers just above the first pair of healthy buds — main pruning at the end of winter to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf your Blue Hydrangea gradually turns pink over the seasons, it is probably the lime in the watering water that changes the substrate's pH — switch to rainwater or add an acidity corrector to restore the blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its large blue-violet balls and bright green scalloped foliage, the Blue Hydrangea brings romantic elegance to any outdoor or bright indoor arrangement, perfect for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/como-recibir-bien-una-planta-nueva\"\u003ewelcoming a new plant\u003c\/a\u003e in an apartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a harmonious blue-violet floral duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/agapanthus-poppin-purple\"\u003eAgapanthus 'Poppin Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e — the airy umbels of the purple agapanthus complement the dense large balls of the hydrangea, two summer blooms in the same cool range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cool, tropical shade scene,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-d19cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with large, round silver leaves — the hydrangea provides the flower, the calathea the graphic foliage, two plants that share a taste for bright shade and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the blue-violet of the umbels,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round Blanc pot\u003c\/a\u003e Ø18 cm — the light base brings out the depth of the blue without any color competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a tonal and romantic note,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-jazz-round-lavande-lilas\"\u003eElho Jazz Round Lavande Lilas decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e Ø15 cm — the lilac tone extends the purple palette of the flowers and creates a delicate monochrome scene on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eHydrangea can be grown indoors for a few months on a bright windowsill, but its natural place is outdoors — once flowering is over, it’s best to move it to a sheltered balcony so it can bloom again the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater with rainwater:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lime in tap water gradually turns blue hydrangeas pink — collect rainwater in a barrel or use filtered water to keep the intense blue shade throughout the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnticipate thirst spells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangea wilts dramatically in strong heat but recovers within hours once watered — during heatwaves, water early in the morning before the first rays to prevent wilting rather than trying to fix it later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune after flowering, not before:\u003c\/strong\u003e on Hydrangea macrophylla, next year’s flowers form on the current year’s wood — pruning too severely at the end of winter removes flower buds, so just remove faded flowers and dead branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue hydrangea, common hydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1 m in open ground, 50 to 70 cm in pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very regular in season, moderate in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e acidic to very acidic (ericaceous soil) to maintain the blue, fresh and rich in humus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September, large blue-violet to mauve umbels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, bright green, broad and toothed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, rounded bushy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic garden \/ Classic balcony \/ Fresh composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The number of umbels, the intensity of the blue, and the density of the foliage naturally vary from one specimen to another and depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032164049161,"sku":"17966","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hydrangea-macrophylla-hortensia-bleu-h35-cm-pot-oe14-cm-verdeia-6846770.jpg?v=1780523857","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/blue-hydrangea","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}