Hydrangea
Common Name: Hydrangea
Genus: Hydrangea
Species: paniculata
Cultivar: 'Unique'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 300cm
Spread: 300cm
Time to take cuttings: May to July
Flowering period:
July
to
September
The basic species, H. paniculata, is a large or medium-size shrub, sometimes a small tree, from China and Japan. It is characterised by the large cone-shaped flower heads it bares on arching stems in late summer and autumn, each head comprising a mixture of tiny fertile flowers and the large conspicuous sterile florets. There are several varieties, all primarily creamy white with various other shades present. 'Unique' has very large heads weighing down the branches and well furnished with large florets. Plenty of space and regular pruning are advisable. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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