24 July 2019
Hydrangea arborescens CANDYBELLE BUBBLEGUM
Shrub with stiff, straight and strong shoots crowned with impressive, pink inflorescences. It grows from 0.5 to 1 m in height and up to 0.5 - 1 m in width. It creates interesting, dark green leaves with a slightly brown tinge, forming a nice background for bright flowers. Pink flowers, gathered in spherical inflorescences. It blooms from the end of June to August, with dry inflorescences remaining ornamental until the end of the season, also through the winter. In early spring it requires a strong cutting low to the ground.
Fertile, humus-rich, constantly moist, neutral or alkaline soils, sunny and shady positions. Healthy variety, frost resistant (zone 5b).
Recommended for planting in groups or individually in small backyard gardens, estate or in containers.
Cultivar obtained by Guido Rouwette, released to the market in 2019 by Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen bv.
Applicant: HOOGENRAAD Handelskwekerijen bv, Rijksweg 30A, 6744WB Ederveen, The Netherlands