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Franz-Xaver Rampp
Germany

CITYLINE® Paris

Hydrangea - Bigleaf

Hydrangea macrophylla

'Paris Rapa'

PP#10,906

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  • Red blooms
  • Very compact
  • Disease resistant
Description

Tired of floppy, weak stemmed hydrangeas? So were we - that's why we introduced the Cityline® series. Developed in Germany where growth regulators are prohibited, this series of strong, compact hydrangeas also boast pure, rich colors. Cityline® Paris hydrangea embodies the best of this series: true red blooms (especially in cooler climates) and a very compact, dwarf habit that makes it suited to any landscape or garden use. Very high quality foliage.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 2'
Width
1 - 2'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn, Pre-Budded

Soil

Moist but well drained soils are best. Bigleaf hydrangeas may wilt in dry soils but also cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will influence flower color.

Pruning

Avoid pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.

Uses

Bigleaf hydrangeas are classic choices for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and seaside plantings. They also make a showy addition to foundation plantings and can be used for low hedges or edging.

Growing Tips

Bigleaf hydrangeas benefit from a good layer of shredded bark mulch and afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs (like a rose fertilizer) if leaves start to yellow.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 11, 2020
  • Grower Sheet: Cityline® Paris Hydrangea Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Cityline® Paris Hydrangea Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Cityline® Paris Hydrangea Benchcard
  • Tag: Cityline® Paris Hydrangea Tag
  • Booklet/Brochure: Proven Winners ColorChoice Programs: Pre-Budded Hydrangeas

    • Features: Cut flower, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant, Compact, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bigleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Cut flower, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant, Compact, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bigleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage