Hydrangea Mac Blue Ball 5 Litre Pot

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Ball' – Vivid Colour with Classic Cottage Garden Charm

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Ball' is a striking deciduous shrub known for its bold, rounded blue mophead flowers and attractive mid-green foliage. Compact and reliable, it’s a perfect choice for adding rich colour and structure to borders, containers, and shaded garden spots.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh green leaves emerge, forming a neat and healthy base for the summer display.

• Summer: Vivid blue mophead blooms appear in abundance, lasting through the warmest months.

• Autumn: Flowers mature to deeper shades while foliage remains lush and full.

• Winter: Loses its leaves but retains shape and structure; spent flower heads add winter interest if left on.

Key Features

• Bright blue flowers – Striking mopheads add a vibrant splash of colour.

• Neat, compact habit – Perfect for patios, small gardens, and containers.

• Long blooming season – Flowers from early summer right through to early autumn.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow and care for with excellent hardiness.

• Shade tolerant – Performs well in part shade or dappled sunlight.

Perfect For

• Borders and beds – Adds bold seasonal colour in mixed plantings.

• Pots and planters – Great in containers on terraces or near entrances.

• Shady garden areas – Brightens corners where other flowers may fade.

• Traditional and cottage gardens – A classic hydrangea shape and colour.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in partial shade but tolerates full sun with enough moisture.

• Soil: Requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil to maintain the intense blue flower colour. In neutral/alkaline soils, flowers may turn pink.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.

• Care: Remove old flower heads in spring and prune lightly to maintain shape. Feed with ericaceous fertiliser if growing in containers or alkaline soils.

Looks Great With

• Other Hydrangeas – Create a vibrant collection with white, pink, or red varieties.

• Ferns and Hostas – Combine for layered texture in shaded spots.

• Evergreens – Pair with clipped box or Pittosporum for year-round structure.

• Perennials – Works well with Geranium, Astrantia, or Campanula for colour contrast.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Ball' offers stunning colour, lush foliage, and easy-care growth in a compact form. A classic blue hydrangea that delivers timeless summer impact wherever it’s planted.

Hydrangea Mac Blue Ball 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.