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
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![Hydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma' at RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. Hydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma' at RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.](photos/Form-dharuma.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma' at RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Floribunda'. Hydrangea paniculata 'Floribunda'.](photos/Form-Floribunda.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Floribunda'.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Burgundy Lace'. Hydrangea paniculata 'Burgundy Lace'.](photos/Flower-Burgundy-Lace.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Burgundy Lace'.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire'. Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire'.](photos/Flower-Greenspire.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire'.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'.](photos/FLower-limelight.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'. Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'.](photos/Form-Diamond.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'.
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique' Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'](photos/Form-Unique.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraflame' Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraflame'](photos/Hydrangea-paniculata-Bokraflame-fan-flower.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraflame'
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume' Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume'](photos/Hydrangea-paniculata-Bokraplume-fan-flower.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume'
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokrathirteen' Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokrathirteen'](photos/Hydrangea-paniculata-Bokrathirteen-fan-flower.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokrathirteen'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Hypmad11' Hydrangea paniculata 'Hypmad11'](photos/Hydrangea-paniculata-Hypmad11-fan-flower.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Hypmad11'
![Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane'](photos/Hydrangea-paniculata-Jane-fan-flower.jpg)
Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane'