Friday, August 30, 2024

Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora.

 Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora. Standard. Bush, reaches 3-4 m in height, with an annual growth of up to 30 cm. Flowers are white, dense, collected in large conical panicles (approx. 25 cm), as they bloom, they change color from white to pink-red.

 Well suited for dry bouquets. Blooms from July until frost. Location: feels good in sunny to semi-shaded places and on slightly acidic and moist soils.   One of the most valuable and resistant varieties of hydrangea. Frost-resistant. Frost resistance zone: 3. Formed in a standard form. The height of the standard is 130-150 cm.

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6 comments:

  1. Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' is one of the most famous, time-tested, and popular varieties of ornamental shrubs. It is prized by gardeners for its exceptional cold hardiness, low-maintenance nature, and magnificent, long-lasting blooms.

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  2. At the beginning of the flowering period (July), the flowers have a creamy-white or greenish hue; they then turn pure white, gradually take on a pinkish tint towards the end of summer, and acquire a rich, deep pink color in autumn.

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  3. It prefers sunny sites or light partial shade. In full shade, the flower clusters become smaller.

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  4. To produce large flower clusters, drastic annual spring pruning is required (before sap flow begins). Strong shoots should be retained and shortened to 2–3 pairs of buds.

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  5. Like all hydrangeas, it prefers moist, fertile, acidic or slightly acidic soil. It absolutely cannot tolerate waterlogging or lime in the soil.

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  6. Due to the extreme weight of the massive flower clusters, the branches may bend sharply toward the ground during flowering (especially after rain). The plant often requires staking or a support structure.

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