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Summer is the perfect time to purchase a hydrangea

Hydrangeas in bloom

If you've been considering getting a hydrangea, now is the perfect time! Especially plants on balconies or terraces are thriving this summer, indulging you with their impressive floral displays. This hasn't always been the case in recent years. Pot plants generally face more challenging growth conditions than those planted in garden soil. They have less soil volume available, which means they receive fewer nutrients (unless regularly fertilized) and have much smaller water storage capacities. This typically makes them less resilient during dry and hot months. However, this year is different: thanks to all the rain—which hydrangeas prefer over tap water—they are truly thriving.

Strong, uncomplicated, magical

But what if the coming weeks bring more sunshine? Then it's best to rely on particularly robust varieties. Magical hydrangeas come highly recommended. The extensive range includes various variants, all of which have high tolerance against sun, rain, and even frost, as winter is sure to come. Moreover, these strong hydrangeas require less frequent watering compared to most other hydrangeas on the market. However, the ultimate prize of the Magical varieties is their magical quality: they change color at least three times during their months-long blooming period.

From romantic to fiery

Magical hydrangea offers an extensive range with different types to suit everyone's preferences. The compact-growing Magical Revolution, for example, starts off pink or blue-violet and makes an impressive transition from green to dark red. This variant is ideal for small south-facing porches, as it can tolerate full sun all day and grows beautifully compact.

Magical Elizabeth Ashley prefers a bit more space. Its flowers are slightly larger than those of other hydrangeas and can fully develop on larger patios. The color resembles that of Revolution, but the shades are more intense, and the red that appears in the autumn shines beautifully.

Then there's the newest addition to the line, Magical Greenfire, which appears fiery, surprising us with a red-green pattern on its petals reminiscent of flames. Initially, the colors are light and subtle, but over the weeks, they intensify until a rich green predominates.

A Magical fits (almost) any pot

Most Magical hydrangeas grow up to 3' tall and are available in five and come in many different sized pots. Therefore, they are suitable for both large rooftop terraces and small row house patios. These strong hydrangeas are available at garden centres and specialty retailers.

Here you can find an overview of the entire Magical range, and information on planting and care.