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Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Late Panicle Hydrangea
The clusters of conical, sterile, erect, white blooms will eventually turn to mauve-pink in colour.
- » Cone-shaped mass of loosely packed, white florets
- » Florets will slowly turn purplish-pink with age
- » Later flowering than Peegee
- » Open shrub with large, pointed, dark green leaves
- » Bloom Time: July to September
Additional Information about Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'
Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'
All hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Adjusting the pH balance of the soil can change the flower colour from pink to blue in some cultivars. Most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil. This woody hydrangea can be trained or pruned into a tree form.