Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva
Paniculate Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea
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Description
Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' is a variety of large paniculate hydrangea, characterised by its late flowering. It produces its large inflorescences only in the middle of the summer, when its large white cones dominate its beautiful medium green foliage. It should preferably be placed at the back of a flower bed. Accommodating in terms of soil, not requiring heathland to grow, it is satisfied with a neutral or even slightly chalky soil, provided it does not dry out too much. Very hardy, it is the ideal hydrangea for beginners in the garden.
Hydrangea paniculata, also called Paniculate Hydrangea, is a species of hydrangea belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family originating from the leafy forests of China and Japan. Growing in these natural environments up to 2000 m (6561 ft) in altitude, it is particularly hardy. It is easy to grow in any good slightly damp garden soil, not requiring heathland to develop.
The 'Tardiva' variety obtained in the 1970s stands out among the H. Paniculata group due to its being among the latest to flower. At the end of July or in August, curious elongated inflorescences appear at the end of branches, composed of sterile flowers at the bottom and fertile flowers at the top. About 25 cm (9.8 in) long, they form beautiful white cones that stand out from afar on the mass of foliage from which they clearly protrude. This rather spectacular flowering lasts all the rest of the summer, even until October. An imposing shrub which can reach up to 3 m (9 ft 10 in) high under good conditions, it can form flower beds on its own in parks or border hedges for the summer season. Its deciduous foliage falls in autumn. If used in a flower bed, it should be placed in the background so that its medium green foliage highlights its light flowers.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' is the ideal hydrangea for all gardeners frustrated at not being able to plant Hydrangea macrophylla, due to not having the right soil and climate. It will be appreciated for its long flowering period, which can even be further extended in the form of dried bouquets. In the garden, it can be planted alongside a wide range of shrubs. Its large size makes it suitable to be placed in the background, where it will constitute a perfect backdrop for bright spring flowers, like that of the wonderful Spiraea cinerea Grefsheim, or Dentate Spiraea, with its flexible branches covered with white flowers. Weigela florida 'Magical Rainbow', with its variegated yellow foliage, will also form a superb contrast in front of this 'Tardiva' Hydrangea.
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Planting and care
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva is not very demanding about the nature of the soil, as long as it is not too heavy. It does not require heath soil but grows in neutral soil and even tolerates a bit of limestone. It also accommodates sandy or rocky soil as long as it remains a bit fresh, or well watered. In such conditions, it would be good to add compost at the base of the shrub each year.
It requires a sunny, non-scorching or semi-shaded exposure. When planting, install it in a deeply worked soil, after having soaked the root ball for half an hour in a bucket of water. A good base fertiliser (horn or dehydrated blood) will help your young plant recover and nourish it without risk of burning. If your soil is dry, mix compost with the soil while refilling the planting hole and plan a watering basin on the surface.
At the end of summer, we advise you not to cut the dry panicles, which will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter. You should cut all the dry flowers at the end of February or on the first fine days and remove some branches by cutting them very short each year, to encourage the growth of new shoots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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