Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell' (Bombshell Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Bombshell'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginFound in Boskoop, The Netherlands, in May of 2003 as a naturally occurring branch mutation on Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5b - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35
Temperature (°F)30
Height60 - 90 cm
Spread90 - 120 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded and upright.
LandscapeHedge and mass planting.
PropagationSoftwood cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained, rich soil with a pH of acidic and neutral. Prefers loam, clay and sand.
PestsMites. Can be affected by bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStems are small in diameter making its light brown bark barely visible.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall buds.
Leaf DescriptionOval to ovate and pointed leaves.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers appear in clusters. Sharply-pointed, conical, terminal flower panicles that are 15 - 20 cm long and contain both fertile and sterile flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green. The buds are green. The flowers are white and as they mature become pink.
Texture DescriptionCoarse texture.

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