Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France'
Keeps blooming all summer long!
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France'
- It's fair to say hydrangeas are pretty spectacular shrubs. But 'Dolce France' takes things to the next level with its stunning pink-skirted petals. The flowers are a creamy hue with margins of purple that fade to paler pink with age. The effect is incredibly striking and lends the plant a real air of drama.
- The purple-tinted foliage becomes greener throughout the summer, offering a rich and textured backdrop against which the distinctive blooms can really shine.
- One of the best things about this variety is the fact it flowers not once, but twice. A first flush appears in the heart of July, with an additional second flush often appearing come September. Just deadhead your blooms as soon as they're spent.
- A relatively compact hydrangea, you can grow 'Dolce France' in beds, borders and even large patio pots. The sturdy stems, meanwhile, make for an excellent cut flower.
- This variety is a 'mophead' hydrangea, due to its domed, ball-like flowers. This differentiates it from its horticultural siblings, the 'lacecap' hydrangeas, which have a central flat cluster of flowers surrounded by a ring of florets.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' typically grows to a height and spread of 1 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, providing about 5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C.
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Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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