{"product_id":"hortensia-early-sensation-purple","title":"Bonsai Grow Kit - Hydrangea 'Early Sensation' - Purple","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eLeaf Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eSeed-grown hydrangea develops broad, soft green leaves that create a lush, ornamental appearance throughout the growing season. The foliage is deciduous and valued mainly for its fullness and leaf mass rather than fine branching or woody structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"608\"\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eWhen grown in containers and regularly pruned, hydrangea can be maintained at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height. By nature it remains a shrub, and size control is achieved through pruning rather than long-term woody trunk development typical of tree bonsai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eIndoor or Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eHydrangea is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eoutdoor plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Seeds may be started indoors for germination, but once established the plant should be grown outdoors. Natural seasonal changes and winter dormancy are important for healthy growth and flowering. It is not suitable for permanent indoor cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eHydrangea seeds are very fine and should be sown on the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Consistently moist conditions and temperatures around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e18–22 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal. Germination usually occurs within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, though results may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePrefers bright outdoor light with protection from strong midday sun. Partial shade is often ideal, especially during warm periods. Regular pruning helps maintain a compact, decorative form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eHydrangea prefers evenly moist soil and does not tolerate prolonged dryness. Good drainage remains important to prevent root problems, particularly when grown in containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eGrow Time and Expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThis is a grow kit from seed.\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eThe first \u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e focus on vegetative growth and root development.\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eFlowering typically begins after \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eFlower colour in purple hydrangeas can vary and is influenced by soil conditions, including soil pH and nutrient availability.\u003cbr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eWhile the plant can be grown in shallow containers and shaped decoratively, it develops as a flowering shrub rather than a traditional woody tree bonsai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eThis kit is ideal for growers who enjoy flowering plants and decorative container growing, and who are interested in compact, pruned forms rather than classical long-term tree bonsai training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"van Vliet International Kft.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49174307897692,"sku":"S138","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/5842\/0465\/files\/S0C-20465-2206_0001.jpg?v=1724229123","url":"https:\/\/www.tuincentrum-vanvliet.nl\/en\/products\/hortensia-early-sensation-purple","provider":"Holland Kertészet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}