Hydrangea Night at Hydrangea Breeders Association During Flower Trials 2022

Now that a physical Flower Trials will take place as usual in June 2022, breeder HBA is happy to organize a Hydrangea Night. On Thursday evening June 16, hydrangea growers and relations are welcome to visit the Agriom location at Achterweg 58A in De Kwakel for an informative and enjoyable evening.

Farwest Show Voting Attendees Choose Kimono Hydrangea as People’s Choice Winner at New Varieties Showcase

Kimono™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomareki’ USPPAF), hybridized in the Netherlands by Kolster BV and introduced by  Curoplant Co., was chosen by voting attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2021 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.

Sun Valley Hydrangea Season in Arcata

August 19, 2021 Sun Valley Group

Hydrangea season has arrived in Arcata! Hydrangeas do so well in our climate that driving around our coastal community you can spot these gorgeous flowers growing in nearly every yard.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Hydrangea Cuttings for Planting from Chile

July 12, 2021 USDA APHIS

The government of Chile has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Hydrangea (Hydrangae macrophylla) cuttings for planting from Chile into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

Hydrangea Breeders Association Conducts Old Wood Trial to Bring the Cut Hydrangea Season Forward

HBA’s cut hydrangea varieties are perfectly suited for producing flowers on old wood, making it possible to market flowers as early as March/April. This is apparent from the old wood trial that HBA conducted this spring.