Hydrangea macrophylla Forever & Ever® Blue (reblooming hydrangea) — H55 cm | Pot Ø23 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep a hydrangea bright blue? The blue color is maintained in an acidic ericaceous soil, watered with rainwater or non-calcareous water.
How large does the Forever & Ever hydrangea grow? It stays compact, around 75 to 90 cm tall and wide, making it ideal for growing in a pot.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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💙 Large clear blue flower heads • 🔁 Repeat flowering from June to October • 🌸 Delivered in bud, 7 to 12 flower heads • ⛅ Partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C • 🪴 Compact habit, ideal in a pot
The Hydrangea macrophylla Forever & Ever® Blue is a big-flowered hydrangea from a repeat-flowering series: it flowers both on the previous year's wood and on the current year's shoots. European horticultural selection, it is the only blue hydrangea among the catalogue's outdoor plants that flowers again until autumn, even after a harsh winter or clumsy pruning.
Where a classic hydrangea loses its flowers if frost or pruning removes the previous year's buds, Forever & Ever® forms flowers again on its new shoots. Delivered in bud, 55 cm tall in a 23 cm pot, it bears 7 to 12 flower heads that open soft green before taking on their blue color.
Which hydrangea should you choose?
The Hydrangea varieties in the catalogue do not have the same flowering or the same uses:
- Forever & Ever® (this plant) — repeat-flowering: it blooms again on the current year's shoots, even after a harsh winter or incorrect pruning. The safest choice for flowering every year.
- Magical® Revolution — flowers that change color from July to October, an award-winning variety from the Royal Horticultural Society. The most spectacular in late summer.
- Magical® Jewel — starts lime green and ends deep blue. The most contrasting in the series.
- Magical® Greenfire — pink flamed with green. The most tolerant of full sun.
- Magical® Noblesse — almond green, then pure white, then vivid green. The best suited to shade.
- Magical® Ruby Tuesday — from green to intense red. The deepest red in the series.
- 'Strong Annabelle' — Hydrangea arborescens with large flower heads on sturdy stems, to be cut back hard every winter. The hardiest.
- Hydrangea petiolaris — the only climber, for covering a wall in the shade.
Forever & Ever® is also available in Pink, Red, White and Purple.
Exposure & location
The hydrangea is a woodland plant: it likes light, but not scorching sun, which fades the flowers and makes the leaves droop from early afternoon.
- Exposure: partial shade, morning sun or light afternoon shade.
- Location: east- or northwest-facing terrace, entrance, against a wall, shaded courtyard.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -25 °C — it stays outdoors in winter.
- Soil type: cool, rich and acidic — acidity is what preserves the blue color.
A hydrangea that droops at the end of a summer day is not necessarily thirsty: if it recovers in the evening, it is the heat, not a lack of water.
Watering & care
Its Latin name, Hydrangea, means “water vase”: it is one of the most water-hungry shrubs in the catalogue. In a pot, checking the moisture of the substrate with your finger remains the best guide, and an absence of a few days in summer should be planned for.
- Watering: generous and regular — every two to three days in summer, much less in winter.
- Water: rainwater or limescale-free water — hard water turns blue pink in one or two seasons.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for blue hydrangeas or ericaceous plants, from March to July.
- Pruning: remove faded flowers just above the first pair of buds, in March.
- Repotting: into a wider pot the following spring, in ericaceous soil.
Removing faded flowers during the summer encourages the production of new flower heads on the current year's shoots.
Decorating ideas & plant combinations
Such a vivid blue is rare in the garden: it serves as a focal point on a partially shaded balcony, where few plants flower for so long.
- For a woodland arrangement, plant a Carex 'Ice Dance' and a Korean Fern at its base — the same exposure, with two fine textures that make the large balls stand out.
- To frame an entrance, place it on either side of the door in a Capi Nature Skin anthracite pot — the dark grey makes the blue appear more electric.
- For winter continuity, pair it with a Laurustinus — evergreen, it flowers from November to March while the hydrangea is dormant.
- For a softer pot, choose the Capi Nature Groove taupe pot — its warm tone creates a complementary contrast with the blue, more country-style than anthracite.
Let the last flowers dry on the plant in autumn: they take on antique blue-green tones and remain decorative all winter.
Verdeia tips
- Repot it in ericaceous compost: the hydrangea's blue color comes from aluminium in the soil, which the plant only absorbs in an acidic environment. A suitable substrate and non-limescale water are enough to preserve the original color.
- Never cut the stems in autumn: the dried flowers protect the buds from the cold. Wait until March to remove them.
- Water in the morning, at the base: wet foliage in the evening encourages powdery mildew, while morning watering prepares the plant for the hot hours.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla Forever & Ever® Blue
- Common name: Blue repeat-flowering hydrangea
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection
- Dimensions on delivery: H55 cm | Pot Ø23 cm, 7 to 12 flower heads in bud
- Habit: bushy, compact and rounded
- Mature height: 75 to 90 cm tall and wide
- Flowering: repeat-flowering, from June to October, on old and new wood
- Exposure: partial shade
- Watering: generous and regular during the season
- Water: rainwater or non-limescale water
- Soil type: moist, rich and acidic
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C
- Foliage: deciduous
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested by animals and children
- Decorative style: Countryside / Romantic / Terrace
Each plant is unique: the number of flower heads and the exact shade of blue naturally vary depending on the flowering stage and the acidity of the substrate.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.