Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume' (Magical Fireā„¢ Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Bokraplume'
Tradmarked NameMagical Fire™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5 - 10
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height1.2 m
Spread1.2 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionMedium-sized deciduous shrub. It is a dense growing plant and when in flower it has white and pink panicles. It has light green foliage.
LandscapeUse as a border plant in residential or commercial gardens.
CultivationWill thrive in moist well-drained soils such as clay, loam or sand. Can tolerate partial and full sun but for best growth occurs in full sun. It can be planted in either acidic or neutral soils.
PestsAphids, capsid bugs and hydrangea scale.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is a dark brown.
Leaf DescriptionDark green leaves that have an ovate shape with serrated edges. T
Flower DescriptionFlowers are about 20 - 30 cm long by 15 - 20 cm wide. It flowers from spring to autumn.
Colour DescriptionFoliage on the plant is dark green. The bark is a light brown with small lenticels of white. Flowers are covered in white-pink petals.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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