All over the world, hydrangea is on the wave of popularity.

AT last years and a large number of varieties appear on the market of Udmurtia different types and varieties of hydrangeas. On the one hand, I really want to get a beauty that blooms profusely in the second half of summer, on the other hand, the question stops, will the hydrangea overwinter our harsh winter?

Let's figure out what varieties will decorate the garden for many years?

When buying a seedling, the first thing you need to pay attention to is in which zone the planting material is grown. Plants from Holland, the Netherlands, the Krasnodar Territory, Ukraine will not show maximum decorative effect in our conditions, and even wintering species can be damaged by frost.

On the territory of Udmurtia without shelter for the winter, it is recommended to grow varieties of two types of hydrangea: tree and paniculate.

Hydrangea

The oldest and most famous variety can be called "Annabelle". The height of the bush reaches 1.5 m, the width is 1.0-1.5 m. White flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm are collected in inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter. From June to September you will admire this variety. Grows in any conditions, unpretentious. It is used both in group plantings and in hedges, tapeworms, containers.

Sort "Pink Annabelle" pink variety of tree hydrangea. The flowers are collected in large spherical inflorescences, up to 30-40 cm in diameter. The height of the bush does not exceed 1.3 m. The flowers "rust" with overhead watering and prolonged rains. Since the branches are thin, they are bent from the severity of the inflorescences, and the bush is falling apart, therefore, when flowering, it requires a garter to the supports. In compositions, it is recommended to use it as a supporting plant.

Hydrangea paniculata with inflorescences of sterile flowers

	The most popular Variety "Vanille Fraise" will not leave indifferent to itself not one gardener. The height of the bush reaches 2.0 m, the width is 1.5 m. The branches are strong, dense and, despite the large inflorescences, 30-45 cm long, do not require a garter. The flower opens white, over time, the bottom becomes strawberry red, and the top remains vanilla white. By the end of flowering, it darkens and acquires a cherry-red color. Flowering is long, not damaged by pests and diseases. Versatile in use for any purpose - tapeworms, hedges, tree and shrub groups.
	Hydrangea paniculata "Phantom"- has a beautiful bush shape with huge conical inflorescences, reaching up to 55 cm with good care. The height of the bush reaches 2 m, diameter - 2 m. When blooming, the inflorescences are light cream, then change to slightly pink, flowering is plentiful in July-September. It is used in solitary and group plantings in recreation areas, on the lawn, in front gardens, to create plantings mixed with perennials.
	Loved by many grade "Limelight" The bush is not more than 1.5 m high. The shoots are strong, thick, the compact bush does not fall apart and does not need support. It blooms profusely from August to October with large, wide-conical inflorescences, consisting of sterile flowers of pale lemon or greenish color, which then turn pink. It is used for single and group plantings in places of rest, in shrub mixborders. Suitable for winter bouquets.
	Shows itself very well grade "Silver Dollar". A bush of a beautiful shape, its height reaches 2.0 m and a width of 2.0 m or more with strong, vertical shoots. Inflorescences pyramidal beautiful large white, turn pink by autumn. Blooms from July to September. It is used in solitary and group plantings in recreation areas, on the lawn, in front gardens, to create plantings mixed with perennials. By adjusting the degree of pruning, you can achieve abundant flowering (for this, you need to cut last year's shoots very shortly) or enhance the growth of stems (in this case, choose gentle pruning).
	Sort "Diamant Rouge" with a bright red color that lasts all season. The bush is compact, not more than 1.3 m tall. The flowers in the inflorescences open at first pure white, then quickly turn pink and after two weeks become red, which lasts for several weeks. The bright color is preserved throughout the flowering period and does not depend on adverse weather conditions. In full dissolution, it requires support, branches cannot hold large caps of inflorescences.
	One of the most famous and widespread grade "Grandiflora". The height of the bush is 2-3 meters. Inflorescence wide cone, 20-30 cm long. The flowers are sterile, creamy white, then pink. Blooms until October. Demanding for top dressing, does not tolerate waterlogging.

Dwarf varieties of hydrangea

The dwarf variety is rapidly gaining popularity Bobo. A bush of a beautiful spherical shape, height 60-70 cm, width 50 cm. Inflorescences are conical, lush, large, can reach up to 2/3 of the length of the shoot, with a transition from lemon green to white and then to soft pink. Flowering is long and abundant. Resistant to pests and diseases. Looks good in mixborders, borders, narrow flower beds.

Varieties "Little Lime" and Sunda Fraise the same applies to dwarf varieties. Their height does not exceed 1 meter, the bushes are compact, symmetrical, the shoots are erect, rigid. The inflorescences are large, dense, slightly pink when flowering. Flowering is abundant and long. It is used in solitary and group plantings in recreation areas, on the lawn, in front gardens, to create plantings mixed with perennials. Ideal for small gardens, balconies and terraces.

Hydrangea paniculata with inflorescences of sterile and fertile flowers

	Sort "Pink Diamond" with airy, delicate inflorescences. The height of the bush is 2-3 m. The inflorescence is cone-shaped, with a narrow base up to 30 cm long. The flowers are white, then pink. Blooms from July to October. Landing in sunny sheltered places. Mandatory watering during the period of growth of shoots and top dressing with fertilizers. It is used in single and group plantings, as an accent in tree and shrub compositions with the inclusion of red-leaved plants.
	Sort "Unique" decorative due to the beautiful, sprawling shape of the bush and large wide-conical inflorescences with a large number of white sterile flowers. Shrub up to 2 m high with a spreading crown, strong branches and red-brown shoots. Blooms from July to September. The inflorescences are large, wide-conical, with a large number of large snow-white sterile flowers, which turn pink when flowering.
	Tall variety "Kyushu" one of the tallest up to 3 m tall and the same crown diameter. Shoots are straight, protruding, red-brown, form a vase-shaped crown. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and the petioles are red. The glossy leaves are easily distinguishable from other varieties. The flowers are white with a pleasant aroma, collected in long and wide inflorescences, in which there are more fertile flowers than sterile ones. Blooms from mid-July to September.
	Sort "Pinky Winky". Distinguished by conical pure white inflorescences, acquiring a purple-pink hue. Shrub about 2 m high with a dense, not collapsing rounded crown. Young shoots are reddish-brown, slightly pubescent. The leaves are green, on the underside, pubescent along the veins, elliptical with a pointed apex and a serrated edge. Blooms from July to September. Inflorescences with a large number of sterile flowers, conical, pure white, then turn into a purple-pink hue.
	Sort "Mega Mindy" They reach a height of no more than 1.6-1.8 m. They have strong and straight, hard, well-branched shoots of bright pink, and by autumn a rich wine-red color. Sterile flowers are very large, 6-7 cm in diameter, sometimes 8-10 cm. Blooms profusely from June to September, do not lose their decorative effect until winter. The flowers have a rather strong honey aroma.
	Grade "Early Sensation". A beautifully shaped shrub that blooms very early. A bush 2 m high, 1 m in diameter, blooms earlier than other varieties, in June and blooms until September, the flowers are white, then quickly turn pink, collected in wide-cone-shaped inflorescences, strong stems that do not droop. Cut flowers are used as dried flowers.

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Varieties of panicled hydrangea amaze the imagination and beckon with beautiful flowering, exuding a delicate aroma of summer. This is a group of shrubs that are perfect for decorating gardens, lawns and alleys for a long time. With proper planting and care, hydrangeas can grow for over 50 years.

Famous varieties of paniculate hydrangea

The main difference between panicled hydrangea and other species is the inflorescences in the form of cones, like those of lilacs. They consist of two types of small flowers of different sizes: bisexual and sterile.
There are many varieties of this species, which are replenished annually with new samples. They differ in the tone of the inflorescences, the height of the bushes, the timing of flowering, as well as other characteristic features. Plants are frost-resistant, with proper care, they take root remarkably in a temperate continental climate.

We talked about the proper care and cultivation of hydrangeas in the garden in the article.

1. Hydrangea paniculate variety Vanilla Fraise (Vanille Fraise Renhy)

The most popular variety of paniculate hydrangea is a real gem in any garden. Magnificent flowering with a change in the shade of flowers! Flowers appear at the end of June on almost every branch. At first, the panicle inflorescences are white, then they turn into a soft pink color, like vanilla ice cream. In September, the flower turns bright red.

Height up to 2 meters and width up to 1.5 meters. Prefers partial shade. Has rather high requirements to the soil. To fully enjoy the charm of this variety of hydrangea, you need to provide it with fertile, humus-acid soil.

Frost resistance ensures abundant flowering every year: from June to September. Blooms on shoots this year. In the spring, it is worth cutting the shoots into 1-3 buds to get a beautiful bush shape and form giant inflorescences up to 30 cm long with abundant flowering.

This variety of hydrangea looks impressive both individually and in a group, along paths, near the walls of buildings, near fences or in a larger group in a flower bed. Don't forget to plan to plant it near your house, terrace or garden bench.

Perennial flower, easy to grow, very hardy plant. First Salon du Vegetal Prize in France. Bronze medalist in Plantarium.

2. Hydrangea paniculate grade Limelight (Limelight)

'Limelight' is named for the greenish tone of the petals that turn pink towards the end of the flowering season. The bush is rounded, sprawling, up to 2 m in height and width. It blooms from the last days of July to September with large cone-shaped inflorescences, up to 25-30 cm long. The lime shade of flowers persists until September if the bush grows in partial shade. In the sun, the petals brighten, and closer to September they become soft pink. The leaves of the representatives of this variety are rich green, with moderate velvety.

Variety "Limelight" bred by Dutch breeders, and quickly became widespread throughout the world. It has been noted as one of the best cultivars by the Horticultural Society of Pennsylvania, Great Britain and Philadelphia.

3. Hydrangea paniculate grade Pink Diamond (Pink Diamond)

The bush is tall, up to 2 meters in height and 1 meter in width. The leaves are light green, slightly rough. Narrow-panicle inflorescences up to 30 cm long, reminiscent of chestnut candles, are white at the beginning of flowering, gradually becoming a bright pink color. It blooms in June, and decorates the site with its abundant flowering for 2 whole months. The flowers are borne on stiff, reddish stems and do not need to be maintained.

4. Hydrangea paniculate varieties Bobo (Bobo)

'Bobo' was bred in Belgium and quickly became famous for its compact size. It reaches a height of no more than 70-90 cm, and a width of up to 50 cm. It is successfully grown both in open ground and in special containers on balconies or terraces. The plant blooms from the second month of summer to the beginning of autumn. Inflorescences are white-yellow, gradually turning pink. In 2011, at the prestigious flower show in Belgium, this species was recognized as the best of the new varieties.

5. Hydrangea paniculate grade Silver Dollar (Silver Dollar)

Tall shrub, up to 2.5 meters wide and 2 meters high. The inflorescences are large, in the form of cones, white with a slightly noticeable light green tint, gradually turning pink by the end of summer. The flowering period begins in July and ends in late September or early October. The leaves are emerald green, ovate, pointed at the ends. The variety is famous for its unpretentiousness, resistance to diseases. Unlike some other types of hydrangea, "Silver Dollar" feels great both in partial shade and in sunny areas.

6. Hydrangea paniculate varieties Pinky Winky (Pinky Winky)

Spreading bush, with a lush crown, up to 2 m in height and 1.5 m in width. The leaves are oblong, slightly rough, closer to autumn they change color from light green to red. The inflorescences are pyramidal, with a white top and purple-pink bottom. Blooms from July to September. The variety is relatively young, bred in Belgium in 2003, after which it became widespread in horticulture and landscape design.

7. Hydrangea paniculate grade Grandiflora (Grandiflora)

"Grandiflora" is one of the most resistant hydrangea varieties with low soil requirements and excellent decorative qualities. One of the largest and most spectacular representatives of the species. Reaches 3 meters in height and 2 meters in width. Inflorescences in the form of cones - lush, large, 30 cm long or more. Flowering appears in the second half of summer. Flower caps are creamy at first, becoming snow-white over time, and closer to autumn - a green-crimson color. The end of flowering falls at the beginning of October. Requires annual pruning in the spring, only then you can get abundant flowering of hydrangeas. Variety "Grandiflora" one of the oldest - gained fame in 1860, and is still very popular among gardeners.

8. Hydrangea paniculate varieties Sundae Fraise (Sunday Fraise)

Hydrangea varieties "Sundae Fraise" grows up to 1.5 m in height. Its width usually does not exceed 1-1.20 m. Due to its small size, the bush is successfully planted in containers. In mid-June, it blooms with conical inflorescences, first white, and closer to autumn - purple-red. Staining occurs gradually: starting from the bottom, the pink tone slowly makes its way to the top. Hydrangea 'Sundae Fraise' was awarded a silver medal at the 2010 Holland Flower Show.

9. Hydrangea paniculate grade Kyushu (Kyushu)

The Kyushu bush grows up to 3 meters high and 2 meters wide. Its flower caps in the form of pyramids reach 24 cm, pale white, exude a pleasant aroma. Sterile flowers are present in small numbers. The leaves are glossy, green, becoming yellowish towards the end of summer. "Kyushu" blooms in mid-July, and until autumn pleases others with magnificent appearance and rich aroma. The popularity of the variety was given by the British botanist K. Ingram when he met him on the Japanese island of Kyushu in 1926.

10. Hydrangea paniculate grade Phantom (Phantom)

Very decorative variety with a long flowering period from July to October. Dense inflorescences up to 30-40 cm long. The color of the flowers is white at the beginning, later pink. The variety is tolerant of soil composition and grows well in medium garden soils. In spring, moderate pruning of last year's shoots to 1/4 of the length is recommended, and every few years, if necessary, a rejuvenating cut. The variety is frost-resistant, does not require shelter.

In the landscape design of the site, it is customary to use several varieties of paniculate hydrangea - of different heights, different shapes and density of the brush, they create an interesting dynamic composition throughout the season.

These and other varieties of paniculate hydrangea are worthy of becoming an ornament to your garden and yard. Plant them one at a time, or combine them in compositions from different species - in any case, these plants will become the "highlight" of the site.

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Panicled hydrangeas are the most hardy, winter-hardy (zone 3-8, without shelter up to -40), unpretentious, more resistant than garden hydrangea and even than tree hydrangea. Panicled hydrangea can grow in one place for more than 40 years.
Forma-deciduous shrub with large (up to 30 cm in length) pyramidal inflorescences, consisting of a mixture of fertile (fertile) in the center and sterile flowers at the edges. Flowering occurs at the ends of most shoots of the current year. At the beginning of flowering, the inflorescences are greenish, they gradually lighten (whiten or turn yellow), then turn pink or redden by autumn. Blooms profusely from early summer to September-October. Shoots - quickly woody, which contributes to the high cold resistance of the plant.
Pruning (shortening the shoots by 1/3) is recommended in the spring before bud break.

Hydrangea varieties differ in the height of the bush, the strength and color of the stems, the structure of the foliage, the size, shape, color and structure of the inflorescences. Inflorescences of paniculate hydrangeas can be conditionally divided into 4 groups:
open (loose) - openwork, light, with a predominance of fertile flowers,
semi-open - less than half of the sterile flowers,
dense - with a predominance of sterile flowers,
very dense - heavy, from sterile flowers, fertile flowers are practically absent.

Let's review the varieties in order of size and height of the bush.
Let's start with the most compact ones.
Little Lime/Jane' American compact cultivar, dwarf mutation 'Limelight'. In mass sale - since 2014. The height of the bush is 0.6-0.8m.

bombshell. Dwarf variety (up to 1m), with a dense rounded crown. Shoots are strong. The foliage is dark green, the inflorescences are dense, mostly rounded.
It looks like the famous Belgian Bobo (dwarf 0.7m, with very dense inflorescences).

Little Quick Fire®. Dwarf form of Quick Fire®. Very early flowering! Since the beginning of summer. Dense white inflorescences turn pink very quickly, and by autumn they become dark pink. The flowers turn deep red before other varieties start blooming! Dark, attractive foliage, strong red shoots. Height from 0.8 m.

Baby Lace"®. NEW. "Baby Lace" from Dr Michael Dirr (US). The stems are very strong. The bush holds its shape and does not fall apart. Inflorescences - with large sterile flowers, lacy, large, wide-conical, at the beginning - boiling - white, later cream, dark green foliage, flowering July-September, compact shrub up to 1 m high and 0.8 m in diameter.

Vlasveld02/CONFETTI. Compact variety. New from Peter Vlasveld from the Netherlands. Amazing variety. Confetti combines all the positive features of hydrangea: large flowers, beautiful colour, strong growth, long flowering, low maintenance and excellent hardiness. Confetti inflorescences are large, openwork, up to 30 cm long, vertically arranged, conical panicles composed of sterile (large) and fertile (small) flowers that appear almost pure white in July. After a couple of weeks, they acquire a very delicate shade of pink from the bottom up. The leaves are ovate or oval, pointed, dark green, with deep veins. The color of the stems is a combination of orange, brown and red. CONFETTI - a vertical shrub, 1-1.5 m high.

Candlelight/HPOPR013 (pbr). In 2013 Candlelight® paniculata was awarded a silver medal at Plantrium. Shoots are vertical, strong, beautiful dark red color. Panicles of inflorescences - yellow-lemon, by the summer - pastel, creamy-white-yellow, large up to 20 cm, pointed. Abundant flowering begins quite early and lasts from mid-June to late August / early September. Shrub of medium height 100-120cm, with pronounced vertical growth.

"Little Lamb". A new, compact, hardy hydrangea variety from Belgium. "Little Lamb" is unique as its sterile flower petals are the smallest. Inflorescences are wide-pyramidal, rounded, dense, but at the same time their structure is openwork, similar to white little lambs. Blooms from mid-summer to late autumn. Pure white flowers turn pink in autumn. Shoots are flexible. Bush height 1.2m, width 1.5m.

Ammarin. Compact (1.2 m) late-flowering variety with dense, pinking inflorescences. The shoots are red, the foliage is slightly wrinkled.

Dharuma. Contrast of bright red stems and open white inflorescences. Flowering is very early - from June. Height 1.2m.

DIAMANTINO®/ "Ren101". Shoots are vertical. Differs in very dense dense panicles of inflorescences 20 cm long. They have a more rounded shape than other varieties of panicled hydrangea. Yellow-green at the beginning, the panicles turn white and then pink at the end of the term. Abundant flowering begins quite early and lasts from mid-June to late August / early September. Shrub of medium height 120cm x 120cm, slightly spreading.

Magical Candle. A popular variety of hydrangeas from the Magical series, characterized by abundant, long flowering (from July to October) and bright flowers. It blooms in July with large white caps of flowers that turn pink by autumn. dense shrub height 120cm.

Bridal Veil. Rare on the market yet, a variety with original dense inflorescences. Sterile flowers with serrated sepals, fertile flowers with long stamens. Height 1.3m. Shoots are not very strong.

Magic Fire(R). A popular variety of hydrangeas from the Magical series, characterized by abundant, long flowering (from July to October) and bright, red flowers in autumn. It blooms in July with large (up to 30 cm) openwork, white inflorescences that quickly turn pink and then turn bright red. Sterile flowers are very large, reminiscent of fluttering butterflies. Dense, dense shrub, 130-150 cm high.

Brussels Lace. With graceful, openwork, semi-open white inflorescences. Blooms from mid-July. Height 1.5m.

Diamond Rouge. The variety has been awarded. Inflorescences are white at the beginning, then turn deeper and deeper red. Deep red in autumn, leaves purplish-orange. Height - up to 1.5m.

Wim "s Red ® Shoots are vertical, dark red. Foliage is red in autumn. Differs in very dense dense panicles of inflorescences up to 30-35 cm long. Color change over the season in three stages. White at the beginning, panicles become pink, and then dark crimson at the end of the term.Profuse flowering begins quite early and lasts from mid-June to September.Shrub of medium height up to 150 cm, narrow growing.

polar bear. Shoots are vertical. Differs in very large dense dense panicles of inflorescences (up to 40 cm long!). They have a rounded shape. Yellow-green at the beginning, panicles then turn white. Abundant flowering begins quite early and lasts from July to September. Shrub of medium height 150cm x 150cm.

Dolly. Inflorescences conical, dense, very large. In the beginning, they are yellowish-greenish, through cream they turn to white, later they turn pink. Blooms in August. The height of the bush is 1.5-1.6m.

‘Magical Starlight’. Young shoots are red. The flowers are pure white, star-shaped, with elongated, curved petals. It blooms in July-September. The height of the bush is 1.5-1.7m.

PRIMWHITE / Dolprim "101. Derived from the Dharuma variety. Very early flowering from late May or June (depending on the region). Produces elegant, white, slightly flattened flower panicles. Sterile flowers are very large, have large sepals that are cream at first, then they turn white.The height of the bush is 1.5m-1.7m.

Fire Light® This new variety for 2015 is the new standard for measuring all paniculata hydrangeas. Upright, strong buds turn from pure white to rich garnet-pink very quickly. Thick, very strong stems hold heavy buds upright with no problem. Very early flowering! Since the beginning of summer. The flowers turn a rich garnet red before the other varieties start blooming! Very high winter hardiness. The height of the bush is 1.5m - 1.7m.

Zinfin Doll™ A new unique variety of hydrangea paniculata. Huge, very dense inflorescences at the beginning are boiling white, then gradually, from the bottom up (like Pinky Winky) begin to turn pink. This process continues from the beginning to the end of summer. And only by autumn the inflorescences become completely pink-red. Very early flowering! Since the beginning of summer. Stylish, strong, red stems hold huge inflorescences and do not allow the bush to fall apart. Height 1.8-2.4m.

Big Ben. The bush is straight, slightly spreading, up to 1.8 m high. The shoots are bright red, the inflorescences are fragrant, large, conical. The color of the flowers changes from greenish to white and then, towards the end of flowering, to a rich dark pink.

Shikoku Flash. Variety with variegated light green-white foliage. Inflorescences open, white, flowering from late July to September. Height 1.8-2.5m.

Pink Diamond. A popular variety in Europe. Inflorescences up to 30 cm long consist of fertile and sterile flowers. The flowers are creamy white at first, then dark pink, almost red. The shoots are quite strong, red, the leaves are rough, dull green, elliptical. A bush of a direct form, neat, not "collapsing" after a rain. Blooms profusely from July to October. Shrub up to 2m high.

greenspire. Mixed inflorescences - open and semi-open. Sterile flowers are white, do not change color. Flowering from late July - early August. Height from 2m.

last post. Stems are strong, red. Semi-open inflorescences. A beautiful combination of dark pink fertile flowers and large white sterile flowers that turn pink towards the end of flowering. Blooms from the end of July. Height from 2m.

‘White Lady’. Semi-open, fragrant inflorescences, white at the beginning of flowering, then turn pink. Sepals of sterile flowers are serrated along the edge. Bush 2-2.5 m high.

Taiwanform. Stems are strong and dark. Inflorescences are open, openwork, numerous. Blooms from July to September. Height 2-4m.

Quick Fire® (Early Sensation/ Bulk). Very early flowering! Since the beginning of summer. Dense white inflorescences turn pink very quickly, and by autumn they become dark pink. Dark, attractive foliage, strong red shoots. Height from 2m.

New varieties include: Chantilly™ ('Chazam'), Everlasting™ Flame ('Bokkatorch', PP21,292), 'Garnet', Great Star® (PP20,222), 'Honeycomb' ('Revival', Ball) , 'Moonlight', 'Mountain Fragrance', Passionate™ ('Paszam'), 'Pink Beauty', 'Pink Jewel', 'Revival', 'Rosy Morn' , 'Snow Mountain', 'Southern Cross', 'Sweet Summer ' ('Bokrathirteen', PP21,778), Tickled Pink™, 'Waterfall', 'Yuan-Yang'

is a shrub plant belonging to the genus Hydrangieves (Hydrangeaceae). It is of interest to flower growers due to the beautiful lush flowering with large inflorescences of various colors: white, blue, pink, blue. The birthplace of hydrangea is China and Southeast Asia. The plant was introduced into cultivation at the end of the 18th century.

Did you know? The name of the genus comes from three words: hydor - water, angor - longing, hortis - garden, translated means "yearning for water". Another version indicates that the source of the name Hydrangeaceae are the words hydor - water and aggeion - a vessel. Whatever it was, but the name reflects main feature plants - hydrangea is very moisture-loving.

Previously, hydrangea was considered a capricious and whimsical plant, but thanks to the efforts of breeders, species were bred that even a novice gardener can grow without much hassle.

One of them is panicled hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata), which is attractive primarily for its ability to tolerate low temperatures well and for long flowering. We will talk about other advantages of panicle hydrangea and its best varieties in this article.

Panicled hydrangea is characterized by large and long panicle inflorescences - up to 30 cm in height. The shrub itself can grow from 1 to 10 meters in height. When blooming, the flowers have a greenish-white or creamy-white color, closer to the flowering period they turn pink, and turn red towards the end of flowering. Flowering time is from June to October. The first flowering occurs four to five years after planting.

Important!It is advisable not to plant hydrangeas in the immediate vicinity of fruit trees, as then they will enter into a struggle for water.

The bush attracted the attention of breeders at the end of the 20th century. Since then, more than 25 varieties of panicled hydrangea have been bred, a description of the most interesting varieties is presented below.

Grandiflora (Grandiflora) was bred one of the first. It differs by a somewhat late onset of flowering compared to other varieties - it produces flowers in July. Finishes flowering in September. The color of the inflorescences is interesting in this variety. When the shrub is just beginning to bloom, the flowers on it are creamy white, in the process of flowering they become pure white, then pink, and when they fade - greenish red.

Did you know? By taking certain manipulations, you can get flowers of other colors from hydrangeas. So, when watering before flowering with a solution of aluminum or ammonia alum, the white sepals of the plant will turn blue, pink - purple. The addition of iron to the soil Blue colour. Also, to obtain a blue color, watering with copper sulphate is used.

Bushes at Grandiflora grow large - up to 2 m, with a rounded spreading crown. The variety also has beautiful leaves, they are dark green, velvety, pointed. The plant prefers to grow in sunny areas, but can tolerate light partial shade. Paniculate hydrangeas of the Grandiflora variety are resistant to frost, young plants need to be covered for the winter.

In ornamental culture, this variety is best used in standard form. It is also used for forcing. If the inflorescences are dried, they are perfect for decorating winter bouquets.

Kyushu variety can be easily distinguished from other varieties by dark green glossy leaves with red petioles. It also has fragrant flowers. Blooms in mid-July. Classic white flowers. Flowering ends in September. Shrub grows up to 3 m in height and in diameter. Loves light, but can tolerate partial shade.

In culture, it is used in miskborders, Japanese gardens, group plantings and alone.

Did you know? The variety takes its name from the Japanese island of Kyushu. There he was found in wild nature in 1926, then delivered to Europe.

Variety Mathilda (Mathilda) is noticeable by rather high conical inflorescences (25 cm) and a large bush - up to 1.8-2 m. During the flowering period from July to September, it changes the shades of flowers four times - from creamy white to white, then in autumn the flowers become pale pink and finish blooming greenish-red. Survives at low temperatures.

Later than all other varieties, Tardiva blooms. Flowering begins in the second half of August, and ends with the onset of frost. Her inflorescences are narrow conical and pyramidal in shape. The flowers are creamy white, turning pink over time.

In order not to lose decorativeness, Tardiva bushes are best planted in open sunny areas. In winter, young plants require shelter. The older the shrub gets, the more resistant it is to cold.

Important! Hydrangeas will delight with abundant flowering in the right soil. They prefer loose, moist soils rich in humus. Can grow on acidic, clay and peaty soil. They do not like sandy and calcareous soil.

Tardiva shrubs are used for mixed plantings with perennials, in shrub mixborders. Dried inflorescences are used in bouquets.

Bushes of the Limelight variety reach a maximum height of one and a half meters. The inflorescences of this variety have a pronounced lemon or green tint. At the end of flowering they become pink. In front gardens, these hydrangeas look beautiful both singly and in group plantings. Together with other shrubs, they are used in mixborders. Inflorescences are suitable for winter bouquets.

The Pinky Winky variety is valued for strong, resilient stems that are able to withstand large, heavy inflorescences 15-20 cm in height without support. The flowering of this hydrangea is a wonderful sight. Just like all hydrangeas, Pinky Winky changes the color of the inflorescences depending on the flowering period - in July they are white, and in September they are dark pink. Since this process occurs unevenly, the inflorescences can be colored differently at the same time: for example, they can be pink from below, light pink in the middle, and white at the tips. And on the bush itself there can be either pure white inflorescences or completely dark pink.

The shrub grows up to 2 m in length and width. Its crown is rounded. Prefers to grow in open areas, but not in direct sunlight. This hydrangea is often planted near the entrance to a house or yard, near gazebos, benches, as a hedge. Suitable for both single and group plantings.

Another popular variety of paniculate hydrangea is Vanille Fraise. These shrubs reach a height of 2 m and a width of 1.5 m. At the very beginning of flowering, pyramid inflorescences are white, but they quickly change shade and become rich pink. This variety is photophilous and frost-resistant.

Did you know? Hydrangea paniculata is characterized by good resistance to polluted air. Therefore, it can be planted in city flower beds, along busy highways.

Panicled hydrangeas also have low-growing varieties. These, for example, include the Belgian hydrangea Bombshell (Bombshell) - it grows only 70-80 cm. At the same time, the shrub blooms profusely. The inflorescences of this hydrangea are round, slightly elongated, 13 cm high. Change color from green-white to pink. In the process of flowering and as the inflorescences become heavier, the branches bend down, thus forming a spherical crown. The duration of flowering is very long - from June to mid-autumn.

Plants of this variety can be planted in partial shade. Suitable for cultivation in a container.

Did you know? Hydrangea is a long-lived shrub. In the literature there is information about plants aged 60 years.

The variety Presox (Rgaesoh), bred by Japanese breeders, is distinguished by the earliest flowering - inflorescences appear in June. Its inflorescences are small, petals with teeth at the ends.

Popular among Europeans, the Floribunda variety (Floribunda) blooms with very large white-cream conical inflorescences on long pedicels. Against the background of contrasting dark foliage, the flowers look very elegant. Shrub grows up to 2 m. Blooms from July to September. Prefers well-lit areas, sheltered from drafts.

Mature plants are characterized by high frost resistance. Young bushes for the winter require shelter. Floribunda on the lawn is especially beautiful in combination with coniferous crops or other ornamental shrubs.

The hydrangea of ​​the French variety Great Star (Great Star), perhaps, cannot be confused with any other. It has a unique form of inflorescences, which are formed from two types of flowers: sterile - large white (up to 10 cm) with curved petals, similar to propellers or stars, and fertile - small, unremarkable. There are about 17 sterile flowers in the inflorescence, 200 fertile ones.

Adult bushes grow up to 2 m in height and width. They have a wide spreading crown. Plants of this variety are photophilous, but they can also withstand light shade. Like most hydrangeas, Great Star are unpretentious, do not require a garter. Used in single and group plantings.

Tall and lush bushes form the Silver Dollar variety. In height and width, they reach 2.5 m. Their crown is even, rounded in shape. The shrub blooms from July to September with large inflorescences of white-green color in the form of pyramids. A little later, the flowers become silvery, and in autumn they turn into a lilac-pink hue.

The plant is equally decorative both in the sun (not under direct rays) and in light shade. Withstands winter temperatures down to -29 °C. Plants of the first two years for wintering need to be protected under cover.

Used in solitary and group plantings. Beautiful silvery hedges come out of the Silver Dollar hydrangea, they decorate areas along garden paths and paths in city parks. It goes well with perennials from other families.

Variety Fantom (Fantom) stands out among its counterparts in appearance with the largest cone-shaped inflorescences and a beautiful bush shape. The height and width of the shrub is within 2 m. Traditionally for hydrangeas, the flowers change color from the beginning to the end of flowering - they are creamy in summer, pink in autumn. Phantom blooms in July.

The variety is winter-hardy, suitable for planting in semi-shaded areas. In landscape design, it is planted as a tapeworm and in plantings in groups, in combination with other perennial crops. Panicled hydrangea is actively used in breeding experiments and today, in recent times new varieties have been introduced. Among them are Ammarin, Big Ben, Bobo, Brussels Lace, Dolly, Early Sensation, Mega Mindy, Shikoku Flash, Mustila, etc.

Hydrangea paniculata – a very beautiful plant and it is not in vain that it is popular among flower growers and breeders from different countries. And no matter how much we try to describe the decorativeness of this plant in words, you can, just by looking at photographs with profusely flowering shrubs, fall in love with this flower and want to decorate a garden or balcony with it.

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