Cut flower hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla is a popular species as a cut flower and is in great demand by the florists especially for wedding bouquets.
Hydrangea for cut flowers can come in a range of colours and hues. It can be considered a high value crop and we are evaluating a number of varieties at Greenmount Campus and growers’ holdings under tunnel and glasshouse conditions.
Hydrangea flowers can be harvested at the ‘fresh’ stage or at the ‘classic’ stage from May until October.
Varieties currently under investigation include:
A range of varieties of Hydrangea microphylla are being evaluated and demonstrated at Greenmount Campus and at growers’ holdings, as to their suitability for commercial production under Northern Ireland conditions including the variety Magical Opal.
Knowledge and technology transfer events
Farmers and growers interested in learning about the production and marketing of hydrangea as cut flowers will be invited to attend technology transfer demonstration events during 2009.
Links with Floristry Courses at Greenmount Campus
Students attending Floristry courses at Greenmount Campus also have first hand exposure to the range of varieties for use in their floral arrangements.
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