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Hydrangea paniculata

'Bombshell'


Bombshell Hydrangea




Origin:  Found in Boskoop, The Netherlands, in May of 2003 as a naturally occurring branch mutation on Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'.
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Species
paniculata
Cultivar
'Bombshell'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5b - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-35
Temperature (°F)
30
Height
60 - 90 cm
Spread
90 - 120 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Hedge and mass planting.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained, rich soil with a pH of acidic and neutral. Prefers loam, clay and sand.
Shape
Rounded and upright.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Mites. Can be affected by bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Stems are small in diameter making its light brown bark barely visible.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Small buds.
Leaf Description
Oval to ovate and pointed leaves.
Flower Description
The flowers appear in clusters. Sharply-pointed, conical, terminal flower panicles that are 15 - 20 cm long and contain both fertile and sterile flowers.
Colour Description
The leaves are dark green. The buds are green. The flowers are white and as they mature become pink.
Texture Description
Coarse texture.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
Propagation
Softwood cuttings.
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