Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 2m
Width - 1.5m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are oval to Elliptic in shape with pointed tips and finely toothed margins. Large, conical panicles are composed of small, ivory white, fertile florets surrounded (sometimes completely) by many larger, showier sterile florets that develop dusky pink tones with age. The panicles are held atop upright stems and are produced from mid-summer into early autumn. The flower heads will remain attractive on the plant into winter. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying and attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Large, conical panicles are composed of small, ivory white fertile florets and many larger, showier, sterile florets. The flowers turn shades of dusky pink with age. The panicles are held atop upright stems and are produced from July into September.
Flower colour: White, pink
Flower shape: Florets held in panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are oval to Elliptic in shape with pointed tips and serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oval to elliptic
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. The flowers are produced on the current season's growth.