Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell' - Hydrangea
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Panicle Hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'
Flower color: Pure white turning to intense magenta pink, in compact and pyramidal panicles
Mature height: 1.0–1.2 m
Mature width: 0.9–1.1 m
Habit: Bushy, compact and dense, forming a rounded and balanced silhouette
Flowering period: July to September, early and abundant flowering
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate to regular, prefers fresh soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, benefits from regular watering
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly upon planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.
Prune in spring before new growth to maintain a balanced shape and stimulate abundant flowering.
This hardy and vigorous shrub offers spectacular and prolonged blooming from mid-summer until the first frosts. Ideal for beds, flowering hedges, and cottage gardens, it brings color and lightness to the landscape with minimal maintenance.