The panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) are characterized by their long-lasting flowering period and the individual flowers arranged in a cone. Most of them have a white base colour, although more colorful specimens are also represented.

In a nutshell

  • Continuous flowering period possible from May to October
  • Color spectrum from white to yellow to red
  • dense vegetation due to different growth heights
  • uniform site requirements

Common features of all varieties

Despite different growth heights and widths, colors and flowering times, the varieties of panicle hydrangea below also have many things in common, which are of crucial importance for the care and thus a healthy perennial. In addition, all genera are characterized by a high resistance to frost.

Panicle hydrangeas from A to K

bombshell

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 100 centimeters
  • Growth width: 100 centimeters
  • Flower color: white
  • Panicle shape: rounded cone shape
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: also suitable for planting in tubs

Dharuma

  • Origin: Asia
  • Growth height: 50 centimeters
  • Growth width: 80 centimeters
  • Flower color: white
  • Panicle shape: loose cone shape
  • Flowering period: May to June
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: belongs to the dwarf hydrangeas

Notice: Since the Dharuma variety is one of the early bloomers, a necessary pruning must not be carried out in spring, as the flowers are already formed over the winter.

Firelight

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 200 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink, red
  • Panicle shape: Lush cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to October
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: produces strikingly large individual flowers

graffiti

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 80 centimeters
  • Growth width: 80 centimeters
  • Flower color: green, pink, red
  • Panicle shape: elongated cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: forms lush inflorescences

great stars

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: solid cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: grows exceptionally fast

grandiflora

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 250 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: dense cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny spot
  • Special feature: produces strikingly large individual flowers

Hercules

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, green, pink
  • Panicle shape: short cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: forms lush inflorescences

Kyushu

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 300 centimeters
  • Growth width: 300 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: narrow cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: forms a large number of individual flowers

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Levana

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 300 centimeters
  • Growth width: 200 centimeters
  • Flower color: white
  • Panicle shape: upright cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to October
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: forms particularly long panicles

Limelight

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 200 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, yellow
  • Panicle shape: thick cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: also suitable as a dried flower

Notice: Due to its strong floral scent, the Limelight variety is a preferred retreat for insects of all kinds.

Magical Flame

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 250 centimeters
  • Growth width: 250 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: compact cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to October
  • Location: sunny spot
  • Special feature: also suitable for planting in tubs

Mojito

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 100 centimeters
  • Growth width: 120 centimeters
  • Flower color: green, pink
  • Panicle shape: bushy cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: belongs to the dwarf hydrangeas

Pastel green

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 400 centimeters
  • Growth width: 300 centimeters
  • Flower color: green
  • Panicle shape: compact cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: forms particularly long panicles

phantom

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 120 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: broad cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to October
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: also suitable for planting in tubs

Pinky Winky

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, red
  • Panicle shape: thick cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to September
  • Location: sunny spot
  • Special feature: forms particularly long panicles

praecox

  • Origin: Middle East and East Asia
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 200 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, yellow, pink
  • Panicle shape: short cone shape
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Location: sunny spot
  • Special feature: has a bushy shape

S to Z

Silver dollars

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 150 centimeters
  • Growth width: 200 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, green, pink
  • Panicle shape: broad cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: has a compact shape

Skyfall

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 120 centimeters
  • Growth width: 70 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, green, pink
  • Panicle shape: compact cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: produces strikingly large individual flowers

Notice: The flowers of the 'Skyfall' variety can easily be confused with those of hyacinth plants due to the similarity.

Sundae Fraise

Source: Salicyna, Hydrangea paniculata Sundae Fraise 2022-09-11 3686, edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 100 centimeters
  • Growth width: 120 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: elongated cone shape
  • Flowering period: June to October
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: forms a large number of flowers

tardiva

  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 250 centimeters
  • Growth width: 350 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: loose cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to October
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: late bloomers

Unique

Source: A. Barra, Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique', edited from Plantopedia, CC BY 3.0
  • Origin: East Asia
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 300 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: squat cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny spot
  • Special feature: grows exceptionally fast

Vanilla Fraise

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 200 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, pink
  • Panicle shape: broad cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady spot
  • Special feature: grows exceptionally fast

white lady

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 150 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white
  • Panicle shape: elongated cone shape
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: also suitable for planting in tubs

Wim's Red

  • Origin: Central Europe
  • Growth height: 150 centimeters
  • Growth width: 150 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, bordeaux
  • Panicle shape: loose cone shape
  • Flowering period: August to September
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady place
  • Special feature: especially suitable for mixed planting

frequently asked Questions

What is the difference between the panicle hydrangea and the garden hydrangea?

The main distinguishing criterion is the flower shape. While panicle hydrangeas form conical clusters of individual flowers, garden hydrangeas have these arranged spherically and flat.

When is the best time to plant panicle hydrangea?

There is no particular time for planting panicle hydrangeas due to their high weather resistance. Planting can therefore take place all year round.

Can panicle hydrangeas be retrained into other forms?

Regular pruning, which is carried out for the first time on young plants when they are one year old, can also be used to grow a high stem from the shrub form.

What influences the color and intensity of the panicle hydrangea?

The pH value of the soil is a decisive criterion for the formation of intensively colored flowers. The more alkaline the soil is, the more the buds will bloom in a reddish color. An acidic soil (pH < 5.5) promotes a whitish to greenish tint.

What other plants can be combined with the hydrangea?

In principle, it is advisable to combine colorful hydrangeas with rather less contrasting plants and vice versa.
Evergreen perennials such as bamboo or ornamental grasses are ideal for underlining the panicle hydrangeas, which bloom in eye-catching colours. When planting weaker colored hydrangeas, species such as hostas, loosestrife or purple bells are recommended.

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