Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.2m or more
Width - 1.2m or more
Location - The White Garden
Description: A small to medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with finely toothed margins. Large, conical flowerheads are composed of many sterile florets with longer, narrower petals than are usually seen in this species. The flowers are greenish-white and develop pink hues with age. The flowers are held in panicles atop upright stems and are produced from mid-summer into mid-autumn though will remain attractive on the plant into winter. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.
The correct botanical name for this plant is Hydrangea paniculata 'Frenne', SKYFALL is a trademark, or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Large, dense flowerheads have many sterile florets with longer, narrower sepals that are normally seen in this species. The florets are greenish-white and develop pink hues with age. The flowers are held in panicles atop upright stems and are produced from July into October.
Flower colour: Greenish white
Flower shape: Sterile florets held in panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are oval to ovate in shape with serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oval to ovate
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation of this plant is prohibited.
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.