Scientific name: Hydrangea paniculata
Family: HYDRANGEACEAE
Common names: “Paniculate hydrangea”
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 3-9
Light: Dappled shade, best with morning sun but protected in afternoon
Exposure: Sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Rich loamy soil
Moisture: Good moisture
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 8-10′ W 8′
Leaf and Stem shape: Toothed, mid to dark green leaves in opposite pairs or clusters of 3
Flower: Large, conical panicles, produced in late summer and early autumn, made up of showy, pinkish-white sterile flowers scattered amongst the smaller creamy-white fertile flowers
Pruning: Prune in early Spring for a better flower show that year, easily spoiled by a harder prune, only cut out DDD’s and branches growing in unwanted directions, avoid pruning in winter as it may lead to frost damage of new shoots
Maintenance: Medium, enjoys a good mulch after prune
Landscape use: Flower borders, cottage, courtyard
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy
Comments: Less showy flowers than H. macrophylla, smaller leaves and larger shrubs eventually, a good variety of colours available
Cultivars: ~AGM winners: H. p. ‘Interhydia’ , H. p. ‘Silver Dollar’ , H. p. ‘Phantom’ , H. p. ‘Dvppinky’ , H. p. ‘Limelight’ , H. p. ‘Big Ben’
