Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical' series

Common name: Hydrangea

Description: The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical' Series offers a premium range of mophead hydrangeas selected for exceptional flower quality, colour intensity, and reliable garden performance. Blooms appear from midsummer through to autumn in a range of colours — including rich pink, deep blue, pure white, and soft lilac — with some varieties offering remarkable colour-changing qualities as the season progresses and the flowerheads age to antique tones. The large, rounded flowerheads are long lasting both on the plant and as cut or dried flowers, making these premium varieties particularly versatile garden shrubs.

Other benefits: long-lasting flowerheads, excellent dried flower, good for cutting, colour-changing blooms with age, suitable for containers

Wildlife attraction: bees and hoverflies visit the fertile inner florets for nectar

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.2–1.5m x 1.2m depending on variety

Position: partial shade to dappled light; sheltered from cold winds and early morning frost; east- or north-facing aspects suitable

Soil pH: neutral to acid; flower colour affected by soil pH — blue in acid soils, pink in neutral to alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate to generous; moisture-retentive, fertile soil; water freely in dry spells, especially in containers

Winter hardiness: hardy to approximately -15°C; protect emerging buds from late frosts