{"product_id":"hydrangea-magical-jewel-blue-hortensia","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® Jewel Blue (Changeable-flower hydrangea) — H55 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hydrangea-magical-jewel-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎨 Flowers that change hue throughout the season • 💙 From soft green to deep blue • 📅 Flowers from July until the first frosts • ⛅ Partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -23 °C • 🪴 Compact, sturdy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea macrophylla Magical® Jewel Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the Magical® series, whose flowers change colour throughout the flowering period. \u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown at the Kolster nursery, it is the only blue hydrangea with changing flowers among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-ombre\"\u003eshade balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts large flower heads open lime green, become tinged with blue while retaining a green edge for a long time, then deepen in colour at the end of the season. Delivered 55 cm tall in a 23 cm pot with 6 to 10 flower heads, it is lime green in July, blue with a green edge in August, then deep blue in September-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hydrangea\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hydrangea should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hortensias-hydrangea\"\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e varieties in the catalogue do not have the same flowering or the same uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagical® Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — starts lime green and finishes deep blue. The most contrasting in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-forever-ever-bleu-hortensia-remontant\"\u003eForever \u0026amp; Ever®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — repeat-flowering: it blooms again on the current year's shoots, even after a harsh winter or an unsuccessful pruning. The safest choice for flowering every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-revolution-blue-hortensia\"\u003eMagical® Revolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — flowers that change colour from July to October, a variety award-winning from the Royal Horticultural Society. The most spectacular in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-green-fire-hortensia\"\u003eMagical® Greenfire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pink flamed with green. The most tolerant of full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-noblesse-hortensia\"\u003eMagical® Noblesse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — almond green, then pure white, then bright green. Best suited to shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-ruby-tuesday-hortensia\"\u003eMagical® Ruby Tuesday\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — from green to intense red. The deepest red in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-pink-annabelle-hortensia-rose-boule-d19cm-30cm\"\u003e'Pink Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hydrangea arborescens with large flower heads on sturdy stems, cut back hard every winter. The hardiest.\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 — the only climber, to cover a wall in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical® Jewel is also available in pink: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-jewel-pink-hortensia\"\u003eJewel Pink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical® varieties tolerate sun better than most hydrangeas, but the blue remains more intense and longer-lasting in partial shade, sheltered from the hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade ideally, sun tolerated if watering is adequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e balcony, east- or north-facing terrace, entrance, sheltered from strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C — a winter protection fleece protects the buds in severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich and acidic — acidity is what preserves the blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe flowers' green edging stands out better in the soft morning light than in the midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all hydrangeas, it uses a lot of water in summer: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003ean absence of a few days\u003c\/a\u003e requires preparation, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eleaves that turn yellow between the veins\u003c\/a\u003e indicate water that is too limescale-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e thorough and regular — every two to three days in summer, much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainwater or non-limescale water — hard water turns the blue pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for blue hydrangeas or ericaceous plants, from March to July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove faded flowers in March, just above the first pair of buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a wider pot the following spring, using ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDo not cut the flowers during summer: each flower head passes through every shade, and it is this succession that makes the plant interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue edged with green is a fresh shade that blends with foliage and whites, brightening \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003ea balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-boule-blanc-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea 'Strong Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same exposure, the same water requirements, and the white makes every shade of blue stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a woodland composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean Fern\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — its dark, finely divided green foliage extends the flowers' green edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor winter interest,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eLaurustinus\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — evergreen, it flowers white from November to March while the hydrangea is dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark grey intensifies the blue, whereas terracotta would warm it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the end of the season, cut a few flower heads for a dried bouquet: they retain blue-green tones for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot it in ericaceous compost:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hydrangea's blue colour comes from aluminium in the soil, which it only absorbs in an acidic environment. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esuitable substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and non-calcareous water preserve its original colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the flowers complete their cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is at the end of summer that Jewel Blue takes on its deepest tones. Removing the flowers too early means losing what makes it distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it in severe cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e when grown in a pot, a winter fleece during prolonged frosts protects the buds that will flower the following summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e Magical® Jewel Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue hydrangea with changing flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangeaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H55 cm | Pot Ø23 cm, 6 to 10 flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy, compact and robust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1 m tall and 90 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e from July until frost, lime green then blue edged with green, then deep blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, sun tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e generous and regular during the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainwater or non-calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous\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 by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country \/ Romantic \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of flower heads and the colour stage at delivery naturally vary according to the season and the acidity of the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278108172553,"sku":"50163","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hydrangea-macrophylla-magical-jewel-blue-hortensia-a-fleurs-changeantes-h55-cm-pot-oe23-cm-verdeia-8057787.jpg?v=1791047058","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-jewel-blue-hydrangea","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}