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HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Large panicles of numerous white sterile florets in summer and autumn becoming deep pink
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLarge, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)In autumn
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WhiteIn summer
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Height3-7m (10-23ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubLarge flowerheads 20-20cm (8-12in) tall consisting almost entirely of sterile florets.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sunRequires a sheltered site
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Partial shade
HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowTo produce larger flowerheads cut back previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the woody frameworkPests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.Place of originJapan. Collected by German botanist Phillipp Franz von Siebold 1859.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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 4Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and catsMay cause skin allergyPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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3-7m (10-23ft)
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