Bouquet hydrangea 'Hercules' 3L

Bouquet hydrangea 'Hercules' – a spectacular garden decoration

The bouquet hydrangea 'Hercules' (Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules') is a unique cultivar, known for its huge, paniculate inflorescences and strong growth. Its showy, creamy-white flowers fade into subtle pink over time, making it a spectacular accent in any garden. It is an ideal strain for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, thanks to its easy cultivation and hardiness.

Main characteristics of hydrangeas 'Hercules'

Flowers

• Colour: Initially, they are creamy white, with time they take on a delicate pink shade.
• Size: The impressive inflorescences can reach a length of up to 30–40 cm.
• Flowering: From July to October, providing a long-lasting decorative effect in the garden.
• Inflorescence form: Dense, conical panicles, consisting of numerous, small flowers.

List

• Colour: Intense green, oval, with clearly serrated edges.
• Decorativeness: The dense foliage provides the plant with an attractive appearance throughout the growing season.

Cut

• Form: Erect, the shrub grows to a height of 1.5–2 m and a width of 1.2–1.5 m.
• Shoots: Strong and stiff that easily support the weight of large inflorescences.

Cultivation requirements for hydrangeas 'Hercules'

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in sunny or slightly semi-shaded places. Too deep shade can limit the abundance of flowering.
• Soil: Fertile, permeable, humus, slightly acidic. The soil should be moderately moist.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during drought. The soil should be constantly moist, but not waterlogged.
• Fertilization: From spring to July, use fertilizers dedicated to hydrangeas or compound fertilizers to support flowering.

Care

• Trimming: In spring, pruning should be carried out, shortening the shoots by 1/3–1/2 of their length, which stimulates the plant to form new shoots and abundant flowering.
• Wintering: A frost-resistant variety, but in the case of very young plants, it is worth mulching the base.

The use of hydrangeas 'Hercules'

Gardens and flower beds

• Flower beds: Perfect as the focal point of a flower bed or in combination with other flowering shrubs.
• Plant groups: It goes well with other varieties of hydrangeas, ornamental grasses or perennials with contrasting colors.

Hedges and rows

• Thanks to its upright habit and large inflorescences, it is perfect for decorative hedges or rows.

Growing in containers

• It is suitable for large pots and containers, where it can decorate terraces, balconies or house entrances.

Decorations and cut flowers

• Its inflorescences are perfect for bouquets – both fresh and dried.

Why choose the 'Hercules' hydrangea?

• Spectacular flowering: The huge, conical buds attract attention throughout summer and early autumn.
• Resistance and durability: It is frost-hardy, easy to grow and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
• Versatility: It is suitable for both the garden and containers, which makes it a universal decoration.
• Long-lasting decorativeness: Its flowers change color, adding dynamics to garden arrangements.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 3 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes, it tolerates Polish winters well