Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m or more
Width - 1.5m or more
Location - The Terrace
Description: A medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are oval to ovate in shape with finely toothed margins. Large, conical flowerheads are composed of many smaller white, fertile florets surrounded by larger, showier, sterile florets. The larger florets are ivory white with pink tones and become more and deeper pink with age. The florets 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.
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The correct botanical name for this plant is Hydrangea paniculata 'Interhydia' PINK DIAMOND is a trademark, or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Large, conical flowerheads are composed of many small, white, fertile florets surrounded by larger, showier, sterile florets that are ivory white with hints of pink. The larger florets become more and deeper pink with age. The flowers are held in panicles atop upright stems and are produced from July into October, though will remain attractive on the plants into winter.
Flower colour: White, pink
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 serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to oval
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.