HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Kyushu'

Commonly known as Hortensia

Long pointed panicles with star-like flowers, erect growing

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

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£17.50 each

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Good to know
Cut back previous season's growth to within a few buds of the woody framework in spring to produce larger flowerheads.
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 (Kyushu Island). Collected as a wild seedling by Collingwood Ingram in 1926.
Hydrangeas
Deciduous
Large, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves.
White
Panicles
Star-shaped
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Serrate
Ovate
Height
1.8m (6ft)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Erect, medium-sized shrub. Produces long, pointed panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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.
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)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Full sun
Requires a sheltered site
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
may cause skin allergy
People
Bee friendly
Rabbit Resistant