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paniculate hydrangea [Fraise Melba] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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paniculate hydrangea [Fraise Melba]

Hydrangea paniculata Fraise Melba ('Renba'^PBR)

Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with dark green ovate leaves on dark stems. Flowers are borne on large dense panicles, from late summer, appearing first light green, then white, and maturing to deep pink from the base of the panicle upwards, giving a two-tone effect.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See hydrangea cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 6. Blooms on new wood, so can be cut back in autumn or spring. For larger flower heads, cut back previous season's growth to within a few buds of the woody framework in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, vine weevils and capsid bug

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, leaf spot, honey fungus and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years