{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-blanc-hortensia-boule-d23cm-40cm","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla (white hydrangea) H40 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"hydrangea-blanc-p23\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Large cream-white balls tinged with lemon green • 🌿 Flowering from June to September • 🌤️ Partial shade or soft light • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø23 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hydrangea) white is a flowering shrub native to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows wild on the rocky coasts of Honshu island. Its large cream-white ball-shaped inflorescences tinged with lemon green when opening are among the most generous in the catalog — and unlike blue and pink hydrangeas, the white \u003cstrong\u003edoes not change color depending on the substrate pH\u003c\/strong\u003e: it stays white regardless of your water or soil composition. A reliable, elegant, and color-consistent \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-con-flor-1\"\u003eflowering shrub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eVery hardy and easy to care for, it is perfect both in a pot on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003eterrace or balcony\u003c\/a\u003e and in a partially shaded garden.\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’s how to place this white hydrangea among the varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea macrophylla white\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large cream-white balls, color stable regardless of pH. The easiest and most versatile variety.\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, flowering on this year's shoots. The choice for even more voluminous balls and stems that don’t bend.\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 — large, very dense pink balls, early flowering. The choice for an intense and voluminous pink in the same growth habit.\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 bright blue in a dense ball.\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 — very natural flat white umbels (lacecap). The choice for a whiter, airier, and wilder look than the classic ball.\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 by itself to walls. 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 \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe white hydrangea appreciates soft light in partial shade — sheltered from the burning afternoon sun that quickly wilts the flower heads and burns the large leaves. An east or northeast location is ideal to prolong flowering. In winter, the dried flower heads remain very \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/calentar-su-interior-en-otono-inspiraciones-vegetales-y-naturales\"\u003edecorative under frost\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or soft light — sheltered from direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e east or northeast-facing balcony, shaded terrace, garden under partial cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, humus-rich, fresh — the white is not sensitive to pH, unlike the blue and pink ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e large deep container with rich substrate — regular watering essential in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnlike blue and pink hydrangeas, the white one does not need a special acidic substrate — it stays white regardless of the pH of your water or soil, which greatly simplifies its care in pot.\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 \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe hydrangea is a heavy water consumer — in pot, insufficient watering is the main cause of wilting flower heads, especially in summer. Pruning is light: remove only old flower heads in spring. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/abonos-y-nutricion-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-alimentar-tus-plantas-naturalmente\"\u003eslow-release granular fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in spring is enough for dense flowering, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepotting every 2 years\u003c\/a\u003e in fresh substrate maintains the plant's vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant and regular — the soil should never dry out completely, especially in pot in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring only — remove old dry flower heads above the first strong bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-release granules for flowering plants in spring and after flowering — no acidifying fertilizer needed for the white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years in spring in a rich and well-drained substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy in the ground; in a pot, protect the container from frost or bring it indoors to a frost-free space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eKeep the dried flower heads all winter — they protect the flower buds from frost and create a very elegant winter decoration; remove them only in March above the first strong bud.\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\u003eThe cream white of the balls and the lemon green of the buds at opening create a very soft and versatile palette — the white hydrangea matches all garden colors and all terrace atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very romantic white and pink combination,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-pink-annabelle-hortensia-rose-boule-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Pink Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e pink perfectly complements the white hydrangea — the two balls in complementary shades and slightly different sizes create a very natural and elegant composition in a partial shade corner of the terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a persistent flowering background in winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003eCamellia 'Nuccio's Gem'\u003c\/a\u003e white blooms from February to April when the hydrangea has finished flowering — the two white shrubs share the same preference for slightly acidic soil and alternate to provide a flowering terrace from winter to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very graphic white and violet combination,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-crystal-palace-hortensia-violet-bleu\"\u003eHydrangea Crystal Palace\u003c\/a\u003e violet-blue creates a very clear color contrast with the white balls — the two ball-shaped hydrangeas in opposite shades create a very sophisticated two-color composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the white in a very contrasting dark pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003edecorative pot Elho Brussels anthracite\u003c\/a\u003e highlights the purity of the cream-white balls — the dark-light contrast is the most effective color match to enhance white foliage and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWhite hydrangea is particularly spectacular photographed at dusk — its balls capture and reflect the fading light long after other colors have faded, making it the ideal plant for terraces where you enjoy summer evenings.\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 abundantly and regularly, especially in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydrangea is the plant that suffers most quickly from lack of water in summer — its large leaves transpire a lot and its balls visibly wilt as soon as the substrate dries out; in a pot, daily watering may be necessary during heat waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune only in spring and only the old heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydrangea blooms on last year’s wood — pruning too severely or too late removes already formed flower buds and deprives the plant of any flowering for the next season; remove only dry heads above the first vigorous bud in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy the simplicity of white in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike blue and pink hydrangeas that require acidic substrate and demineralized water, white stays white regardless of pH — you can water it with tap water and use any universal substrate without risking its color changing.\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 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 H40 cm | Pot Ø23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.5 m tall and 2 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 and regular\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 cream white, tinged with lemon green when opening\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 Classic \/ Romantic \/ Rustic\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 floral density and the size of the balls naturally vary depending on exposure and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032007614729,"sku":"32396","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hydrangea-macrophylla-hortensia-blanc-h40-cm-pot-oe23-cm-verdeia-5195724.jpg?v=1777945938","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/white-hydrangea-macrophylla-hortensia-ball-d23cm-40cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}