Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Hybrid Parents - A seedling of Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
Origin - Raised in Belgium at Kalmthout Arboretum
Discovered By - Raised by Jelena and Robert de Belder
Year of Introduction - 1975
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 2.5m
Width - 2m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Leathery mid to dark green leaves are oval to ovate in shape with pointed tips and finely toothed margins. Large, rounded panicles are composed of small, ivory white florets surrounded by much larger and showier, creamy white florets. The panicles are held at the tips of the stems and are produced from mid-summer into mid-autumn. The larger florets will turn green in autumn, then dusky pink, and will be retained on the plant well into winter. Attractive to pollinating insects and excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.
Flower:
Large, rounded panicles are composed of many small, fertile florets that are ivory white. The fertile florets are surrounded by larger, showy sterile florets that are creamy white. The panicles are held on upright stems and are produced from July into October. The sterile florets turn green in autumn, then dusky pink and will be retained on the plant into the winter. The flowers are produced on the current year's growth.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Sterile and fertile florets held in panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are oval to ovate in shape with pointed tips and serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the branches and will turn yellow in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oval to ovate
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.