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Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ( = H. hortensis)
(other species grown in cooler climates)
Family: Hydrangeaceae
These are classic shrubs for old-fashioned gardens, but whether the average gardener in subtropical SE Qld can supply the cool and moist conditions required for them to thrive in these days of water restrictions, global warming and tiny gardens infested with tree roots and surrounded by brick and concrete, is another matter. Has anyone had success with them as container subjects over the long term?
It's hoped to bring you more information about growing these plants in Queensland in the future.
Hydrangeas are famous for their ability to change colour. While alkaline soils will increase the tendancy to pink, acid soils will increase the tendancy to blue. Check out the links for more information on this and other aspects of hydrangea culture.
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Nurseries, landscape supply, other garden goods & services
While garden centres may have hydrangea for sale from time to time, if you're interested in collecting or just want a particular named cultivar, you may have to look for nurseries speciallising in temperate-climate plants. In Qld, that may be the cooler parts of the state, or interstate mail-order suppliers.
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If you operate a nursery that that can supply hydrangea plants to Qld, especially hard-to-find or named varieties, or if you manufacture blueing agents etc., you can advertise here. Information about advertising
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More Links
The following links are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
The Lakeland Horticultural Society Windermere, UK. They maintain a National Plant Collection of Hydrangea at Holehird Gardens. Check out the picture gallery. Hydrangea macrophylla (PDF) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (discusses toxicity of weeds and other plants to animals)
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