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Bigleaf Hydrangea | Double Hot-Pink Mophead Blooms
'Francy Hot Pink®™' is a vibrant, compact bigleaf (mophead) hydrangea bred for its showy double-petalled, hot-pink flower heads and sturdy, upright stems. Its abundant blooms, tidy habit and long flowering season make it a standout in borders, feature plantings and large containers. Excellent as a fresh or dried cut flower and prized for its bold colour display.
Sun: Partial shade (best: morning sun / afternoon shade). Protect from harsh midday sun.
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained; enrich sandy soils with compost or organic matter. Flower colour remains vivid pink in neutral to slightly alkaline soils.
Water: Moderate — keep evenly moist, especially during hot, dry spells and in containers.
Fertilizer: Balanced feed in spring; optional light top-up mid-summer to sustain bloom.
Pruning: Light only — remove spent heads and dead or weak stems after flowering. Avoid hard pruning (blooms form on old wood).
Top tip: Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature; avoid overhead watering during strong sun to prevent petal scorch.
Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Francy Hot Pink®™'
Common name: Bigleaf / Mophead Hydrangea
Growth habit: Upright, compact, well-branched shrub
Size: ±0.8—1.0 m H × ±0.8—1.0 m W (in South African garden conditions)
Bloom time: Late spring to early autumn (long flowering period)
Flower colour: Vibrant double hot-pink mopheads
Bloom (head) size: ±15—20 cm diameter (medium—large mopheads)
Uses: Borders, feature shrub, large containers, cut and dried flowers
This cultivar is protected under Plant Breeders' Rights. Propagation is strictly prohibited without written authorisation. Plants are supplied for ornamental use only.
• Double-petalled hot-pink blooms with excellent stem strength
• Compact and floriferous habit — perfect for pots or garden beds
• Long flowering season with vibrant colour and lush foliage
