Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 2.5m
Width - 1.2m or more
Location - The White Garden
Description: A medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Leathery, mid to dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with pointed tips and finely toothed margins. Large, conical panicles are composed of small, greenish-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 late summer into mid-autumn. The larger florets will turn dusky pink in autumn before turning beige and will be retained on the plant well into the winter. Attractive to pollinating insects and excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.
Flower:
Large conical panicles are composed of small greenish-white fertile florets surrounded by larger, creamy white sterile florets. The panicles are held on upright stems and are produced from August into October. The sterile florets turn dusky pink in autumn before fading to beige and will be retained on the plant well into winter. Flowers are produced on the current year's growth.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Florets in panicles
Flowering time: August, September, October
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with pointed tips and serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the branches and turn yellow in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to oval
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.