HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Tardiva'

Commonly known as Hortensia

Dainty flowers in ray-shaped florets, short stiff erect branches, later flowering

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Hydrangeas - Care Guide

£16.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - oval. pointed, toothed mid- to dark-green leaves 7-15cm (3-6in) long.
White
Height - 2.5-4m (8-13ft)
Spread - 2-3m (6½-10ft)
Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright habit. Pyramidal panicles to 20cm (8in) tall.
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
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - larger flowerheads will be produced if previous season's shoots are cut back to within a few buds of the woody framework in spring.
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, China, Russia. Garden origin uncertain
Flower Shape - Panicles -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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.

RHS group 1
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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant