About
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rotkehlchen' (Teller Series) is a cultivated bigleaf hydrangea in the family Hydrangeaceae that produces conspicuous heads of flowers from June to September. It is a deciduous shrub that carries the genus Hydrangea name and is grown for its summer display. The Teller Series typically bears large, showy flower clusters that may present pink or blue tones depending on soil conditions.
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 'Rotkehlchen' (Teller Series) belongs to the genus Hydrangea and the family Hydrangeaceae and is grown for its summer flowerheads, which appear between June and September. As a deciduous shrub, it produces large clusters of mophead-style blooms that can range from pink to blue according to soil chemistry and treatment common to bigleaf hydrangeas. Choose a site with shelter from strong afternoon sun and reliable moisture; plants perform best where roots remain cool and the soil is consistently damp but well drained. Incorporate generous organic matter when planting and apply a mulch layer to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune immediately after flowering where needed, as these hydrangeas set buds on the previous season's growth. Rotkehlchen suits mixed borders, a shrub bed or a sheltered patio planting in a large container where soil can be monitored. Position near paths or seating to appreciate the summer bloom period. For retained winter interest, leave some flowerheads in place to dry out naturally and cut back only in late winter or early spring before new shoots emerge.
More in the Hydrangea genus
- Hydrangea longifolia
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- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Oregon Pride' (H)Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rosewarne Lace' (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