Shrub
Panicle hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata
A late-flowering shrub with large conical flower heads. It needs regular moisture and enough room for its mature size.
- Size
- 2.5–4 m high · 1.5–2.5 m wideVaries by cultivar
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Winter
- Hardy
- Seasonal form
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Before planting
- Check the cultivar name because mature size can vary greatly.
- Provide reliable moisture in sunny positions.
- Allow for large wet flower heads that may weigh down stems.
Why choose it
- It provides a long late-season display.
- It grows in full sun or partial shade.
- It suits both formal and naturalistic planting.
Good to know
- It flowers on current-season growth and can be pruned in late winter or early spring.