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Never worry about how to prune your hydrangea again. The Cityline series of hydrangea that are naturally tight and compact so they don't need to be pruned to stay neat and tidy. The short habit also make these beauties easy to protect in the winter. Simply rake leaves on top of these little plants to ensure the buds are protected. The plant may be petite but the flowers are large and vibrant. (Flower color varies - Acid soils results in blue flowers) |
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Cityline Hydrangeas are available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order
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CITYLINE™ Berlin
- Hydrangea macrophylla
‘Berlin Rabe’ pp# 10,912
The largest and fastest growing plant in the Cityline series. This beauty boasts large rich pink flowers that are accented with a fresh green color as they emerge. Glossy dark green foliage.
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CITYLINE™ Paris - Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Paris Rapa’ pp# 10,906 Paris has glossy dark green foliage and large flowers that emerge green and red and mature to a dark pink red. |
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CITYLINE™ Venice - Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Venice Raven’ pp# 10,928
Venice is very compact, has glossy dark green foliage and large flowers that emerge green and fuchsia pink. On acid soils or in container with aluminum sulfate the flowers are a rich blue. |
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CITYLINE™ Vienna - Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Vienna Rawi’ pp# 10,930
Vienna is a compact plant with thick stems and large flowers. Flowers emerge green and mature to a clear pink. On acid soils or in container with aluminum sulfate the flowers are a rich blue. |
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Share your experience: Rate how have these varieties has preformed in your garden. Hardiness: USDA Zone 5 Bloom Time: Summer to fall Bloom Color: Each is a different shade of pink or blue (dependent upon pH) Foliage Color: Glossy Green Fall Color:
Remains glossy green Size: 1 – 3 feet Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well-drained soil Pruning: Cityline Hydrangeas typically do not require much pruning but if you wish to build a tighter plant or maintain a shorter size follow these instructions: Cityline Hydrangea forms its flower buds in later summer and then flowers in late June. The best time to prune is it after it blooms, from mid-July to mid-August. Cease pruning in mid-august to allow time for the flower buds to form prior to winter. As a young plant it is best to prune or pinch your plant in order to build a full bodied, well branched plant. If the plant is leggy when you purchased it, shear the plant back hard by 1/3 to 1/2 its original size. Once it puts on an inch or two of growth, pinch the branch tips to remove just the growing tip. This tip controls branching. Once it is removed the buds below it will turn into stems. Once these new branches grow an inch or two, pinch the tip out again. You can repeat this throughout the first growing season as you are tending your garden. Although you will sacrifice one year of bloom, this technique results in a well branched, full bodied plant that will have more flowers in subsequent years. The second season in the ground, repeat the pinching practice (or lightly shear) up until mid-August. Cease pruning and pinching to allow the flower buds to set. During the third and subsequence seasons, prune or pinch as necessary after flowering and before bud set in mid-August. Do not be afraid to prune or shear your plant harder if you wish to maintain a shorter size. Watering: High moisture. Moisture is a necessity of this plant. Wildlife: None Type: Deciduous Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Flower color is affected by pH. For blue flowers, the soil must be more acidic and for pink flowers, the soil must be more alkaline. An easy way to induce blue flowers is to add one tablespoon of Aluminum sulfate to a gallon of water and soak the roots in early spring. Treat two times. Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, screens or hedges, mixed container, cut flowers. Breeder:
Franz-Xaver and Konrad Rampp of Germany The CITYLINE hydrangeas are what growers and homeowners have been waiting for. They only reach 1 to 3 feet in height and have a neat, tight habit so pruning is never required. No more pruning off flower buds by mistake. Large beautiful blooms are great for dried or cut flowers. Each of the four varieties is a slightly different shade of pink, and will be affected by soil pH. The result is an incredible plant that requires no care or maintenance.
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