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HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Tardiva'
Commonly known as Hortensia
Dainty flowers in ray-shaped florets, short stiff erect branches, later flowering
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Deciduouspointed, toothed mid- to dark-green leaves 7-15cm (3-6in) long.
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White
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright habit. Pyramidal panicles to 20cm (8in) tall.
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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 'Tardiva'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowLarger flowerheads will be produced if previous season's shoots are cut back to within a few buds of the woody framework in spring.Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.Place of originJapan, China, Russia. Garden origin uncertain
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Burncoose SpecialitiesHydrangeas
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Flower ShapePanicles
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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.
RHS group 1Pruning 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 CMay cause skin allergy(People & Pets) Maybe harmful to pets if eaten
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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