{"product_id":"hydrangea-hortbuxblue17cm","title":"Hydrangea Forever \u0026 Ever® 'Hortbux'® blue 17cm","description":"\u003c!-- ===================== PLANT DESCRIPTION — FX TEMPLATE (Hydrangea Forever \u0026 Ever® 'Hortbux'® Blue — Hydrangea) ===================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root{ --brand:#074635; --brand-contrast:#fff; --border:#e7ece9; --card-bg:#fff; --page-bg:#f5f7f6; --muted:#3b584a; --text:#0f2a1d }\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .fx-wrap .fx-head,\n    .fx-wrap .dose-card,\n    .fx-wrap .box,\n    .fx-wrap .table,\n    .fx-wrap .band,\n    .fx-wrap details.fx-faq,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-cta{\n      background:#fff !important;\n      border-left:4px solid var(--brand) !important;\n      box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(16,39,27,.05) !important;\n    }\n    .fx-wrap .fx-grid,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-dose,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-steps,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-tables,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-bands,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-pills,\n    .fx-wrap .fx-cta{\n      background:transparent 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.origin-badge{\n    display:inline-block; margin-left:8px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;\n    color:#074635; background:#e9f7ef; border:1px solid #cfeede;border-radius:999px; padding:2px 8px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin[open]{ background:#fff; border-color:var(--border); }\n\n  .emj{display:inline-block;width:1.25em;min-width:1.25em;text-align:center}\n\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .table td:first-child,.table th:first-child{white-space:nowrap}\n    .table td:first-child{padding-left:16px}\n    .fx-dose{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n    .fx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .fx-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-wrap\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fx-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea Forever \u0026amp; Ever® 'Hortbux'® Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eThe flowering border hydrangea: ultra-compact, with blue blooms that fill space in a clean line 💙\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eFamily: \u003cem\u003eHydrangeaceae\u003c\/em\u003e • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-pills\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill pill--fam\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangeaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--life\"\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--light\"\u003eLight: bright\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--care\"\u003eCare: moderate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--growth\"\u003eExtra compact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub fx-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea Forever \u0026amp; Ever® 'Hortbux'® Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant choice if you want a “hedge” made of blooms, not just green. This exceptionally compact hydrangea was developed to work in linear planting, creating a dense look and striking blue flower heads that can hold well into late autumn. At the right planting density (5 plants per metre), it delivers a truly continuous flowering effect, while staying low even without pruning. If you want an even stricter, lower line, it can be trimmed easily—without it being necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-dose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🌤️ Bright\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eMorning sun, shade later is ideal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e💧 Regular\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eEven moisture, without extremes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBloom\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🌸 Long\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eCan last into late autumn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e📏 Very low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003eStays around knee height over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 A “flowering hedge”: designed for borders instead of classic green-only hedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Extra compact: stays low and dense for years, even without pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎯 At 5 plants per metre it can produce a very full line—often well over 100 blooms per metre at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧱 As a low border along paths\/beds, creating a “blue wave” of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 In large planters for a symmetrical, structured look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 In small gardens where you want a colourful boundary, not just foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box box--placement\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bright position with protection from harsh midday sun. In warm areas, partial shade helps blooms look fresher and keeps water demands more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box box--combos\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest plant pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith partial-shade plants that enjoy regular watering, for a shared care routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith green “backdrop” foliage so the blue reads cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith low perennials in front for a softer finish to the border line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #3b584a; margin-top: 6px;\"\u003eRole in a composition: a low flowering line that defines space and fills it with colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq fx-origin\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Variety origin \u003cspan class=\"origin-badge\"\u003eclick to read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomic background:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Hortbux’® sits within bigleaf hydrangeas (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, family \u003cem\u003eHydrangeaceae\u003c\/em\u003e)—the classic group with rounded flower heads and strong colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForever \u0026amp; Ever® and the “Hortbux” concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Hortbux’® was developed as an extra-compact line within the Forever \u0026amp; Ever® concept, aiming to function as a low, dense flowering border—an alternative to traditional hedging that stays only green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s a “tool” cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact habit is the core selection trait: even without pruning it stays very low for years. If you want a more formal edge, a light trim works well without breaking the plant’s logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the broader Forever \u0026amp; Ever® idea, it can form buds on one- and two-year-old shoots, helping maintain more consistent flowering through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue tones in hydrangeas can be influenced by substrate chemistry. In more acidic conditions, blue tends to read cleaner; in more neutral conditions, the tone may shift warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Border planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a dense flowering line, a guide density is 5 plants per metre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular, aiming for even moisture in the substrate without waterlogging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. If you want a stricter, lower line, a light trim is enough.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-tables\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/span\u003e Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e Botanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea Forever \u0026amp; Ever® 'Hortbux'® Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e Pot \/ size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm • height 30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌤️\u003c\/span\u003e Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright • best with protection during hot hours.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular • evenly moist, without standing water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e Bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong season • into late autumn (site- and weather-dependent).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra compact • stays very low over time, even without pruning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e📌\u003c\/span\u003e Line planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\/metre • can create a very full flowering line at maturity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e☠️\u003c\/span\u003e Toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep away from children and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re using it as a border, keep irrigation consistent. Uniform moisture is what makes the line look “drawn with a ruler”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤔 Did you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e “Hortbux” was designed to give what a classic low hedge usually lacks: flowers—enough of them to read as a continuous line.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-grid\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Why you’ll love it \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003einfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 A flowering line instead of a plain green hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Stays very low and tidy with minimal effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎯 With the right planting density, the look becomes genuinely “full”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ If you want, it’s easy to trim for a more formal edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific facts nobody asked for \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003egeek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Dwarf habit: selection for shorter internodes creates dense growth at low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 Buds on 1- and 2-year wood: increases flowering potential across growth cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 Colour \u0026amp; substrate: blue in hydrangeas is influenced by substrate chemistry, so tone can shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📌 Linear planting: density per metre is the key for a continuous border look, not isolated shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How many plants per metre? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003eline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense flowering line, a guide density is 5 plants per metre. This helps the result look continuous and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Does it need pruning? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003eprune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. This cultivar stays very compact on its own. If you want a stricter line or an even lower height, a light trim is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How long does it bloom? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003ebloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a long-season cultivar: flowering can continue into late autumn, depending on placement and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How does it stay a clean blue? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003eblue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is influenced by the substrate. In more acidic conditions it tends to look cleaner; in more neutral conditions, the tone can shift warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #074635; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121\/1993).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #000; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photos. 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