HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'

Commonly known as Hortensia

Large panicles of numerous white sterile florets in summer and autumn becoming deep pink
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Large, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    In autumn
  • White
    In summer
  • Height
    3-7m (10-23ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Large flowerheads 20-20cm (8-12in) tall consisting almost entirely of sterile florets.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    Requires a sheltered site
  • Partial shade

HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    To produce larger flowerheads cut back previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the woody framework
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Japan. Collected by German botanist Phillipp Franz von Siebold 1859.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Hydrangeas
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    May cause skin allergy
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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3-7m (10-23ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
 

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