{"product_id":"hydrangea-magical-revolution-blue-hortensia","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® Revolution Blue (Changeable-flower hydrangea) — H55 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hydrangea-magical-revolution-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🏆 Award of Garden Merit variety (RHS) • 🎨 Light blue, then green, mauve and purple • 📅 Flowering from July to October • ⛅ Partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -23 °C • 💐 Excellent cut flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea macrophylla Magical® Revolution Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e ('Hokomarevo') is the blue version of one of the best-known varieties in the Magical® series, recognized with the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. \u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the easiest blue hydrangeas to grow among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-faciles-entretien\"\u003eeasy-care plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts dense pom-pom flowers open light blue, then take on shades of green, mauve and purple through the summer, before developing a papery texture in autumn. Delivered 55 cm tall in a 23 cm pot with 6 to 10 flower heads, it is light blue in July, takes on shades of green and mauve in August, then turns purple 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® Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — flowers that change color from July to October, an award-winning variety recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society. The most spectacular in late summer.\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 incorrect pruning. The safest choice for flowering every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-jewel-blue-hortensia\"\u003eMagical® Jewel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — starts lime green and ends deep blue. The most contrasting in the series.\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. The 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 balls on sturdy stems, to be 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, for covering a wall in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical® Revolution is also available in pink: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-revolution-pink-hortensia\"\u003eRevolution 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\u003eRevolution tolerates sun and rain well, but its light blue at the start of flowering lasts longer in partial shade, sheltered from the afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, morning sun tolerated.\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 during severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich and acidic - it is the acidity that preserves the blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMauve and purple shades appear earlier on the most exposed flowers: the same plant can display several colors at once.\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\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003echecking the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e every two days prevents it from drying out, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellow leaves between the veins\u003c\/a\u003e indicate water that is too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e generously and regularly - 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, 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\"\u003eKeep the flowers until autumn: their papery texture at the end of the season is part of the variety's charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cool palette, from blue to purple, pairs with white flowers and delicate foliage: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing plants with the same exposure\u003c\/a\u003e guarantees a display that lasts all summer.\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 needs, and the white brings out every shade of blue.\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 green extends the green tones taken on by the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic backdrop,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fargesia-moontears-boobux-bambou-non-tracant-compact-d29cm-70cm\"\u003eFargesia 'Moontears'\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — a non-running bamboo whose fine, light foliage highlights the mass of pom-poms.\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 gray intensifies the blue and complements the purple autumn tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCut at the end of summer, the mauve and purple flower heads dry very well in a vase without water and remain decorative all winter.\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 soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hydrangea's blue color comes from aluminum 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 fertilizer for blue hydrangeas preserve the original color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the flowers complete their cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the transition from blue to purple takes several weeks. Removing the flowers too early means losing what distinguishes Revolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it in severe cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot, a winter protection 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® Revolution Blue ('Hokomarevo')\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\u003eSize 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 dense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature 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 to October, light blue then green, mauve and purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, morning sun tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e plentiful and regular during the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainwater or non-calcareous water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of flower heads and the color stage upon 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":57278108336393,"sku":"50171","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hydrangea-macrophylla-magical-revolution-blue-hortensia-a-fleurs-changeantes-h55-cm-pot-oe23-cm-verdeia-1988793.jpg?v=1791047059","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hydrangea-magical-revolution-blue-hydrangea","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}