The farmer's hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, was first brought from Japan to England in the second half of the 18th century by the English plant hunter Sir Joseph Banks. Farm hydrangeas are therefore one of the oldest hydrangea species brought to Europe. They are still one of the most popular garden plants today.
When is the flowering time of the farmer's hydrangea?
The flowering period of the farmer's hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) begins in June or July, depending on the variety, and can extend into September or October. To ensure lush blooms, it should not be cut in spring.
Flowers are ball or plate shaped
The flowers of the farmer's hydrangea are always a special eye-catcher. Depending on the variety, they are ball-shaped or loosely plate-shaped, although the actual flowers are rather inconspicuous. Sterile show flowers, or more precisely sepals that always surround the fertile ones, produce the actual floral splendor. The only purpose of the show flowers is to attract the various insects that are supposed to do the pollination.
Flowering season begins in June
Farmer hydrangeas begin to bloom in June or July, depending on the variety, with the flowering period extending into September or even October. To ensure abundant flowering, farmer's hydrangeas that bloomed on last year's wood must not be cut in spring. The location must also be chosen so that the flower buds do not freeze in late frosts.
Tips & Tricks
In order not to endanger the flower buds that were already formed in the previous year in winter, the farmer's hydrangeas, which are actually hardy, should be given good frost protection.
