Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu' - Hydrangea
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🌿 Features
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Panicle hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'
Flower color: Pure white, gradually turning pale pink then rosy red in autumn, flowers in conical and slender panicles
Mature height: 2–2.5 m
Mature width: 1.5–2 m
Habit: Upright shrub, naturally graceful and airy habit, vigorous and well-structured growth
Flowering period: July to October, abundant and prolonged flowering
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, prefers full sun for optimal flowering
Watering needs: Regular, appreciates consistently moist but well-drained soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, neutral to slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, benefits from regular moisture
Nectar-rich 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, and neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water regularly after planting to promote root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.
Prune in spring before new growth to maintain a slender silhouette and encourage generous flowering. Apply an organic mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Ideal for medium-sized gardens, structured beds, and landscape designs, this Japanese variety offers spectacular and prolonged flowering with its white panicles evolving into rosy pink hues in autumn, creating remarkable visual interest and requiring regular maintenance once established.