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Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger'

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Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' is a vibrant mophead variety renowned for its large, vivid blue flower heads when grown in acidic soil. Its strong stems and lush, green foliage make it ideal for borders, feature planting, or containers in partially shaded areas. Flowering throughout summer, ‘Renate Steiniger’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens. This variety is perfect for gardeners seeking bold, reliable colour and a commanding presence in the garden.

A purple-blue Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' flower.
Blue Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' flowers above, lush green foliage.
A Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' shrub covered in blue and purple flowers.
A pink-red flower on Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' growing on alkaline soil.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.20 m
Spread:1.20 m
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
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Sku11757

What are the garden uses for Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' in NZ?

Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly grown as a specimen, used as an informal hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and beautiful flowers of this plant that make Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' an excellent choice for a garden.

What does the 'Renate Steiniger' Hydrangea need to grow well?

The 'Renate Steiniger' Hydrangea grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and humid climates. Wind protection is essential to prevent branches from snapping, which will also result in a better-formed plant that will flower more prolifically.

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Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' plant care

Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' care is simply about getting a few easy things right so the plant thrives. They prefer a sheltered spot in either full sun or part shade. Only in very hot climates should full sun positions be avoided. A well-drained, fertile soil is crucial. Adding organic matter, such as compost, to the soil during planting will help improve soil fertility. They prefer a moist soil, so consistent watering is essential, especially during dry periods. However, be careful to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Applying shrub fertiliser in spring will keep the Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' plants well-fed for the year. Prune in late winter or early spring and continue to remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Applying mulch around the base of the plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Monitor for pests, such as aphids, and diseases, like powdery mildew, and treat as needed with appropriate measures.

How to the prune the Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' variety

The Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' variety is pruned each winter to contain growth and encourage fresh, new development that will bear flowers. The Plant Company recommends pruning back to a low crown, which has short stems (approximately 10 cm long) with at least two buds on each stem remaining. Any dead stems should also be removed at this time, along with stems that are crisscrossing or show signs of disease. Young plants will generally be left with five stems, whereas older plants can have 10-20 stems remaining. These can be thinned back to 15 if desired, which will help produce bigger flower heads. Longer stems can be left on younger plants while they are establishing. In general, the more complex the plant is pruned back, the more contained it will grow the following season. Flowering can be affected by hard pruning, but that is more likely to cause delayed flowering only. A mistake often made with pruning the Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' variety is not pruning the plants hard enough. This error results in a woody plant and a much larger plant that can be difficult to contain.

Can the Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' be grown as a hedge?

The 'Renate Steiniger' Hydrangea is often grown as an informal hedge. That is, a hedge that is minimally trimmed, if at all, such that its natural, rounded shape is preserved to a degree. To create an informal hedge, space the Hydrangea plants 70-90 cm apart. The 'Renate Steiniger' hedge can be trimmed as little or as much as you want, given it is the informality you are wanting. The Plant Company recommends a "little and often" approach to trimming informal hedges, allowing them to become bushy yet still contained.

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