{"product_id":"hydrangea-curly-wurly-bleu-hortensia-lacecap-d23cm-50cm","title":"Hydrangea 'Curly Wurly Blue' (Hydrangea) H50 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"hydrangea-curly-wurly-bleu\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 9 to 15 blue umbels with curled and rolled petals • 🌿 Flowering from June to September • 🌤️ Partial shade or soft light • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 H50 cm | Pot Ø23 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea 'Curly Wurly Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lacecap hydrangea native to the \u003cstrong\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for its large decorative flowers with a unique profile: their petals curl and bend on themselves, creating an unusual texture very different from all classic hydrangeas. The flat umbels feature a dense core of blue-green buds surrounded by a crown of large blue-white flowers with curved spoon-shaped petals. Delivered with 9 to 15 heads per plant, it is both denser and more original than standard lacecaps on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003epartial shade balconies, terraces, and gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eVery flowering, very hardy and easy to maintain, its blue color depends, like all hydrangeas, on the acidity of the substrate. It is one of the most original \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-con-flor-1\"\u003esummer-flowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"gamme-hortensias\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich hydrangea to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eVerdeia offers several hydrangeas with distinct shapes and colors. Here is how to place the 'Curly Wurly Blue' among the varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea 'Curly Wurly Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — blue lacecap umbels with curled and rolled petals, 9 to 15 heads. The most original and unusual variety in the catalog.\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 — blue lacecap umbels with classic flat petals. The traditional blue version of the Teller series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-teller-benxi-hortensia-blanc-lacecap-d23cm-45cm\"\u003eHydrangea Teller 'Benxi'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white lacecap umbels with flat petals. The choice for a very elegant white in the same size.\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 — large intense blue balls, early flowering. The choice for a dense and very voluminous blue ball.\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 — very large white balls with sturdy stems. The choice for a pure and very generous structural white.\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 with flat white umbels, clings on walls by itself. The only climbing hydrangea in the catalog.\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 'Curly Wurly Blue' appreciates soft light in partial shade — its blue color is more intense and stable away from the burning afternoon sun. The curved texture of the petals is especially visible in the low morning or evening light, which reveals the relief of each flower better than zenithal sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or soft light — ideally east or northeast facing, sheltered from the afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north or east-facing balcony, shaded terrace, garden under partial cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, humus-rich, fresh, and acidic — ideal pH between 5 and 6 for an intense and stable blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e acidifying substrate for hydrangeas — water strictly with rainwater or demineralized water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe curved texture of the 'Curly Wurly' petals is especially enhanced in a place with changing light — a balcony that receives morning sun then moves to shade in the afternoon is the ideal location to appreciate both the color and the unusual shape of the flowers.\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\u003eLike all hydrangeas, the 'Curly Wurly' is a heavy water consumer in a pot. Its care is the same as other lacecap hydrangeas — the main concern is the quality of the watering water, which directly affects the blue color of the flowers. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/preparar-sus-plantas-de-interior-para-la-primavera-los-gestos-esenciales-de-febrero-marzo\"\u003ecareful restart in spring\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/abonos-y-nutricion-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-alimentar-tus-plantas-naturalmente\"\u003especific acidifying hydrangea fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in March ensures dense flowering and stable blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant and regular — the soil must never dry out completely; water exclusively with rainwater or demineralized water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e only in spring — remove old dry flower heads above the first strong bud; never prune green wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e specific acidifying hydrangea fertilizer in March and June — a blue-enhancing fertilizer strengthens and stabilizes the blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years in spring with acidifying substrate for hydrangeas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy in open ground; in pot, protect the container from frost or bring indoors to a frost-free space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eKeep the dry flower heads all winter — they protect the flower buds from frost and are particularly decorative on the 'Curly Wurly' whose curled shape of dried petals creates a very elegant sculpted effect under frost.\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 combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe curled texture of the 'Curly Wurly Blue' makes it a standout plant that is enough on its own in a beautiful pot — but it also fits very well in a hydrangea arrangement for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/crear-un-rincon-de-descanso-vegetal-en-casa-inspiraciones-y-consejos\"\u003egreen and original terrace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lacecap trio in three very complementary textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-teller-nizza-blue-hortensia-bleu-lacecap-d23cm-45cm\"\u003eHydrangea Teller 'Nizza Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-teller-benxi-hortensia-blanc-lacecap-d23cm-45cm\"\u003eHydrangea Teller 'Benxi'\u003c\/a\u003e white complete the 'Curly Wurly' — same lacecap format, three distinct petal textures (curled, flat blue, flat white), a coherent and very sophisticated composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very spring-like blue and pink combination,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rhododendron-bollywood-azalee-rose-panachee-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eRhododendron 'Bollywood'\u003c\/a\u003e pink variegated blooms in April-May before the hydrangea takes over in June — the two partial shade shrubs succeed each other for a flowering terrace without interruption from winter to early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a year-round persistent background in addition,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/a\u003e with dark green foliage flowers in white-pink winter when the hydrangea has finished blooming — the two shrubs alternate throughout the year with complementary palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the curled texture in a textured pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003epot Capi Nature Groove taupe\u003c\/a\u003e made of ribbed recycled material creates a texture echo with the curved petals of the 'Curly Wurly' — two ribbed surfaces, one mineral, the other flowering, in a matte and very natural harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePhotographed up close, the 'Curly Wurly Blue' reveals an almost geometric floral architecture that most people don’t suspect — place it in a space where it can be observed closely to appreciate the complexity of its curved petals.\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 only with rainwater or demineralized water:\u003c\/strong\u003e tap water with lime gradually neutralizes the substrate’s acidity and turns blue-white flowers pink — collect rainwater or use demineralized water for all watering to keep the blue color stable season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a blueing fertilizer at planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum sulfates (blueing fertilizer for hydrangeas) directly enhance the blue color of the flowers by acidifying the substrate and making aluminum available — applying it in spring and after the first flowering is the most effective way to stabilize and intensify the blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the flower heads dry until spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e they protect the flower buds from frost and create a particularly original winter decoration on the 'Curly Wurly' — their dried and curved petals create a very graphic sculpted effect that even gardeners who didn’t like keeping faded flowers appreciate on this variety.\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 'Hbacurl' (Curly Wurly Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacecap hydrangea with curled petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H50 cm | Pot Ø23 cm — 9 to 15 flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or soft light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant, rainwater or demineralized water required\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense blue in acidic soil, mauve pink in calcareous soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e shiny dark green, deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy (down to -15 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity for animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic (all parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural \/ Original \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The flower color varies depending on the substrate pH — intense blue in acidic soil, mauve pink in calcareous soil. The curved shape of the petals is characteristic of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032159527177,"sku":"22333","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hydrangea-curly-wurly-blue-hortensia-h50-cm-pot-oe23-cm-verdeia-5749489.jpg?v=1777780210","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hydrangea-curly-wurly-blue-hortensia-lacecap-pot-23cm-50cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}