About
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rosewarne Lace' is a cultivated form of Hydrangea macrophylla in the Hydrangeaceae, noted for its summer flower heads. It typically produces flowers in shades of pink or blue between June and September. The cultivar name suggests a lace-like flower form within the macrophylla group. Use it where a sequence of summer colour is required in a border or large container.
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
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rosewarne Lace' belongs to the genus Hydrangea and the family Hydrangeaceae. The species is widely grown beyond its native range and hydrangeas of this group are principally grown for their prominent summer flower heads; this cultivar follows that pattern with blooms appearing from June to September. For planting, select a spot that gives some protection from strong winds and the hottest afternoon sun; plants in this group perform best where soil stays consistently moist and reasonably fertile. Incorporate organic matter at planting to improve moisture retention and structure. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Light pruning after flowering helps manage shape and can encourage a tidy display the following season, taking care not to remove wood that may carry next year’s bloom. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rosewarne Lace' suits mixed borders, a sheltered shrub bed or a large container on a patio where summer flowers are visible at eye level. Because its flowering runs from June to September, position it where those months’ blooms will be seen from seating areas or along key viewing lines in the garden.
More in the Hydrangea genus
- Hydrangea longifolia
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Frau Katsuko' (Lady Series) (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Oregon Pride' (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rotkehlchen' (Teller Series) (L)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Verena'PBR (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla Chocolate Ever Belles ('Hokomachoko'PBR) (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla Hi River ('Hiriv'PBR) (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla Hi Tornado ('Hitor'PBR) (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea