Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m
Width - 1.5m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have finely toothed margins. Large, dense panicles are composed of many sterile florets, each with four showy sepals. The florets open pale, bright green and turn to creamy white with age. The conical panicles are held singly on upright stems and are produced from midsummer into autumn. The florets will turn to a dusky shade of pink in autumn and will be retained on the plant well into winter. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.
Flower:
Large, dense panicles have many sterile florets that are composed of four sepals. The florets open pale bright green before turning to creamy white with age. The conical panicles are held singly on upright stems and are produced from July into September. The florets will turn dusky pink in autumn and will be retained on the plant well into winter.
Flower colour: Green, white, pink
Flower shape: Sterile florets in panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright branches. The flowers are produced on the current season's growth.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.