Hydrangea paniculata (Panicled Hydrangea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae) |
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Species | paniculata |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | China, Japan and Russia. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-37) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-35) - 20 |
| Height | 1-5 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Delicate arching branches with stunning pyramidal clusters of white flowers which turn pink in autumn. One of the most hardy hydrangeas of its family. |
| Shape | Large, spreading but dense form. |
| Landscape | Specimen plant, flower bed, borders and cut flowers. |
| Propagation | Sow seed in spring in a cold frame. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | Susceptible gray mold, slugs, powdery mildew, rust, ringspot virus and leaf spots. |
| Habitat | Valley thickets or mountain slopes, at an altitude of approximately 1,300 m. |
| Leaf Description | Toothed, oval to ovate, sharply pointed, dark green in colour, 7-15 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Pyramidal clusters of white flowers which turn pink in autumn. |
Photographs
Hydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma' at RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Floribunda'.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Burgundy Lace'.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire'.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraflame'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokrathirteen'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Hypmad11'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane'