Magnificent, tree-form hydrangea bears cascades
of showy blooms in midsummer when
few other shrubs do! Panicles of ivory flowers
—up to 18" long and 12" wide—turn dusky
purple to pink in fall, finally becoming a warm
wheat color by winter. Cut blooms are lovely
in arrangements. 18-24" trees. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’
Zones: 3-8 - Full Sun to Partial Shade - Deer tend to avoid
Height/Habit: 10' - 15', graceful arching branches (can get to 20' unpruned)
Spread: 8' - 10' (15' if unpruned)
Spacing: 12' - 15' apart
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 ( -40 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Simple, elliptic, sometimes in whorls. Dark green 3" - 6" long, 1 1/2"- 3" wide
Flower Form: Almost all are sterile forming large pyramidal panicles
Flower Color: Ivory white, turning a dusky purple to pink and finally in winter a warm wheat color
Flowering Date: July through September
Planting Requirements: Set so crown is at or just below soil level. Firm well and water thoroughly
Soil Requirements: Well drained, moisture retentive
Growth Rate: Fast once established which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks
Unique Characteristics: Noted for its large panicles of highly decorative flowers which dry and remain on the plant all winter. These can be used to make interesting dried flower arrangements. The panicles can reach 12" -18" in length and 6" - 12" wide under favorable conditions and with proper pruning. The tree form is particular prized as it makes a perfect specimen plant with arching branches forming a cascade above the central trunk. Can be underplanted and incorporated into a border where it will provide almost 4 seasons of interest. Needs plenty of space. Provides a large splash of color when few other shrubs are in bloom
Pruning: To maintain tree form and keep within bounds
I bought this for a big sunny front yard to fill a spot at the top of the driveway. In ten years this will be a beautiful tree judging by the way it blooms now. Was sad to sell the house and leave it there!
- Saturday, May 09, 2009
I'll Wait for PEEGEE
Reviewed By:
Toni (East Texas - Jacksonville, Texas)
Since Hydrangea can indeed perform well in parts of the Deep South (even in Texas), maybe those of us who just planted, should be a little more patience and perhaps even hopeful.
- Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Disappointed
Reviewed By:
Susie (Milwaukee, WI)
I planted this excitedly in spring when I moved into my house 2 years ago. It has grown a few inches and the trunk has thickened slightly, but it's still basically a stick with leaves. It looks nothing like the picture. I'm thinking because it's been 2 years it's not going to grow into the beautiful tree I see on this page. Maybe others will have better luck.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Surprised me this year
Reviewed By:
Neisha (Durham, NC)
last year when I planted them they looked pitiful, so I moved it, granted probably too fast, but nothing happened and looked wilted and frail. This year, they are very full with leaves, have doubled in size and has promise. Needs to be in spot where it recieves sun on all of it's sides.
- Tuesday, March 03, 2009
My favorite garden specimen!
Reviewed By:
Natalie Allikso (Troy, NY)
This is my favorite plant of all the plants in my garden. It really thrives in upstate NY and is so beautiful in the late summer when little else is blooming. I'm ordering more this year!
- Monday, March 02, 2009
Dead stick now
Reviewed By:
Murali (Austin, TX)
I followed all the instruction carefully and I feel this plan is not suitable for Texas weather. I wasted my time and money on this plant.
- Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Not fast growing
Reviewed By:
Susan (Manhattan, IL)
Bought this several years ago it is beautiful but in clay soil it grows very, very slow. The trunk is getting larger but it only grows about 6 inches a year.
