Hydrangea Hovaria – Hopaline《绣球花》

🌸 Why You’ll Love Hydrangea Hovaria ‘Hopaline’:

• Gorgeous antique-style blooms with shifting colors

• Flowers age beautifully with layered tones

• Excellent for dried arrangements and extended garden interest

🌸 Hydrangea Hovaria ‘Hopaline’ – Care Guide

Hydrangea macrophylla Hovaria ‘Hopaline’ is a striking lacecap hydrangea from the renowned Hovaria collection, bred for its unusual bloom color changes and exceptional ornamental appeal. It features flat flower heads with a central cluster of fertile florets, surrounded by a ring of showy sterile florets that shift from creamy white to rose-pink or soft purple, depending on soil conditions and age.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in partial shade

  • Ideal: morning sun and afternoon shade

• Can tolerate more sun in cooler climates

• Too much direct sun can stress the plant or bleach blooms

💧 Watering

• Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil

• Water deeply 2–3 times weekly, especially during blooming or hot spells

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate root temperature

🌱 Soil & pH Influence

• Grows well in loamy, humus-rich soil

• Soil pH affects color shift:

  • Acidic (pH < 6.0) = bluish-purple tones

  • Neutral to alkaline (pH > 6.5) = soft to deep pink tones

• Add aluminum sulfate for blue tones or garden lime for pink

🌡️ Temperature & Hardiness

• Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

• Shelter from harsh winds and protect from late spring frosts

• Mulch in late fall to protect roots in colder climates

🍃 Fertilizing

• Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring (e.g., 10-10-10)

• Light second feeding after first flush of flowers

• Avoid over-fertilizing—this may lead to fewer blooms

✂️ Pruning

• Blooms primarily on old wood

• Prune only after flowering, removing spent blooms and shaping lightly

• In early spring, trim back dead or damaged wood without disturbing healthy stems

✅ Ideal For

• Woodland gardens, shady borders, or cottage-style beds

• Great in containers for patios or balconies

• Beautiful for cut arrangements and dried floral use

⚠️ Toxicity

• Mildly toxic if ingested (leaves, buds, and flowers)

• Keep away from pets and children

Bring a sense of timeless elegance and soft drama to your space with Hydrangea Hovaria ‘Hopaline’—a living bouquet that transforms with grace.