{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-early-rosa","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa' is a bigleaf hydrangea with full, rounded flowerheads in a rich pink tone, opening early and holding colour for weeks. Broad green leaves give it presence even before flowering, and the shrub keeps a tidy, bushy shape when the site suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eset of 3 plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for planting as a small group where you want a stronger block of colour than a single hydrangea can give. Used in a row, the three plants also make an easy, soft screen at the edge of a patio or along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa' performs best\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is a classic setup. Bright shade also holds up well. Hot midday sun and drying wind can scorch leaves and shorten the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil that still drains. A soil that stays waterlogged in winter can weaken roots and reduce spring growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist in the first season. Established plants still appreciate deep watering during hot, dry periods, especially in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning without losing next year’s flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost bigleaf hydrangeas flower mainly from buds formed the previous year. For that reason. Hard pruning is a common reason plants stall or fail. In spring, remove dead stems and tidy spent flowerheads back to a healthy pair of buds. After flowering, you can shorten a few overly long shoots if shape needs refining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlower colour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink tones are usually strongest in neutral to slightly alkaline soils. In more acidic soils, flowers can shift toward purple or bluish shades depending on local soil chemistry. Treat colour as a site trait. Aggressive attempts to shift colour can stress roots and reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Rosa' when you want early colour, big flowerheads, and a dependable shrub for part-shaded gardens and patio planting. A mulch layer over the root zone helps keep moisture steady in summer and reduces stress during hot spells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":61482612982090,"sku":"MM-MEC-0708","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/hydrangea-macrophylla-early-rosa-01.webp?v=1776361029","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/hydrangea-macrophylla-early-rosa","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}