Overview
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) is a plant with a shrub, climber habit in the genus Hydrangea, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens, pots and wall training.
About
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) is a deciduous Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar that can be grown as a shrub or trained as a climber and is selected for its showy summer flowerheads. It flowers in the UK from June to September. Give it partial shade in moist, neutral loam and a north-facing, sheltered position for best results. Suitable uses include borders, woodland gardens, containers and trained against walls.
About the genus
Hydrangea is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Hydrangea is also used as the common name for the genus; some are also often called hortensia. The genus was first described from Virginia in North America, but by far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan.
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In the garden
This cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla carries the Music Series breeding and performs as either a multi-stemmed shrub or trained climber with deciduous leaves and large, mophead-form flowerheads that appear from June to September in the UK. The species is well known in cultivation and this selection is intended for sites where summer floral display is expected rather than full sun exposure. Plant where roots remain cool and the site is sheltered from drying winds: a north-facing wall or a sheltered border is appropriate. It prefers a loam soil of neutral pH kept consistently moist; avoid free-draining, drought-prone locations. Positioning in partial shade reduces leaf scorch and helps maintain steady soil moisture. The plant is rated H6 in UK hardiness terms (very hardy) but benefits from sheltered microclimates when grown in exposed sites. Use Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop in mixed borders and woodland-style plantings, in pots on a protected patio, or trained up a sheltered wall where its summer heads can be seen close to eye level. Its combination of shrub habit and ability to be trained makes it practical where a structured summer-flowering focal point is required.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hydrangea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, Climber
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, woodland gardens, pots, wall training
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H)
- Propagation
- Cuttings, layering, division
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H)?
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) need?
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) hardy in the UK?
Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Pop ('Schrolla06'PBR) (Music Series) (H)?
Cuttings, layering, division.
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