Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'
Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'

Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'

"Hortensia"

Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'

1 bare root — £12.90

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Description

Embrace the bubbly blooms of Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum'. Just plant this sweet-looking shrub and wait for the pop – a froth of dome-shaped, candy-pink flowerheads fizzes into action and illuminates lightly shaded areas with a foamy-soft, romantic glow. Each generous flowerhead opens from a deep, green-pink bud to reveal blushed bracts that gently fade to white as they age. The sturdy stems of Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum' are strong enough to support its flower-laden heads, so there’s no risk of flower-flop, even in wet weather. As summer draws to a close, the foliage turns to rich bronze shades, making the perfect backdrop for the cafe-crème tones of its faded flowers.

This arborescens variety is ideal where space is limited, delivering the same over-sized blooms of bigger Hydrangeas but with a more compact habit of around 1m, suiting even small gardens. Like all Hydrangeas, this hardy deciduous shrub prefers a moist but well drained, acid or neutral soil. Plant Hydrangea arborescens 'Candybelle Bubblegum' in a partially shaded spot protected from the hottest sun, such as a woodland area or towards the back of mixed borders. Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum' blends beautifully among leafy ferns, Hostas and other shade loving perennials. Supplied as a bare root, this shrub won’t reach full size in year one but you can enjoy watching this low-maintenance beauty establish over time.

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Candybelle Bubblegum'

  • Flower colour

    Soft pink

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    1-1.2m

  • Established spread

    70cm-1m

  • Plant spacing

    6 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Clump-forming
    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Short-lived perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade
    Dappled shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Clay
    Loam
    Multipurpose compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Hydrangea 'Candybelle Bubblegum' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Hortensia" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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