Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight
Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight
Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight
Hydrangea paniculata 'Hylv02' White Light
Paniculate Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea
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Description
Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight is a lovely variety of paniculate hydrangea. In summer, this compact bush is adorned with large, bulging and generous cone-shaped inflorescences, carried by sturdy and upright stems. The flowers are pure white shaded with jade green. This deciduous bush grows in any fertile and well-drained soil that is not too dry. It will make a sensation when planted alone, and will look spectacular when planted en masse. Place it in full sun or partial shade.
Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family, and its multitude of hydrangeas with varied colours and shapes. The paniculate hydrangeas come from the Far East, from Japan to southern China. In summer, they produce large, conical inflorescences (panicles) on straight or arched branches, often shaded with purple. In wild varieties, white fertile flowers (tiny and without petals) coexist with sterile flowers (with large petals, clearly visible). In horticultural varieties, it is mostly the sterile flowers that develop and bring a welcome generosity. They appreciate non-scorching sun or partial shade. These hydrangeas are rather accommodating. They are very hardy, and are satisfied with any good garden soil that is not too acidic or too chalky. It prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate occasional drought once well-rooted. High temperatures sometimes cause their flowering to abort. Unlike Hydrangea macrophylla (the "true" hydrangea), H. paniculata flowers on one-year-old wood, which means they can be pruned even in spring without compromising the flowering of the year.
'Whitelight' is a compact and ramified variety, which will not exceed 1.8m (6ft) in height and 1.5m (5ft) in width, approximately. From June or July, it produces large slightly flattened cones on upright stems. The tops of these pure white cushion-like blooms are shaded in a beautiful jade green. They then gradually fade, like paper, remaining beautiful until autumn - or even later if the weather is mild. In the middle of autumn, the oval and thick leaves take on magnificent yellow-orange tones before falling.
Its compactness will be put to good use in small gardens, where it will be an exceptional focal point when planted alone. In larger areas, you can plant it en masse for a spectacular effect. It will also be perfect in a pot on a patio or large balcony, as long as you remember to water it from time to time. You can plant it with other varieties of white hydrangeas, such as 'Great Star Le Vasterival', with large sterile flowers, 'Bobo' (a dwarf variety), and H. macrophylla 'Endless Summer The Bride'. You can also choose colourful varieties like 'Fraise Melba', which starts off white and turns pink. Other bushes like Abelia grandiflora, Calycanthus Venus, or Deutzia 'Pride of Rochester' will accompany it wonderfully for a white garden.
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Hydrangea paniculata Whitelight is not very demanding regarding soil type, as long as it's not too heavy, too dry, or too chalky. It requires a non-scorching sunny exposure in the morning sun or semi-shaded. When planting, make sure to place it in deeply worked soil. A good base fertiliser (horn or dehydrated blood) will promote the establishment of your plant and nourish it without the risk of burning. If your soil tends to be dry, mix good quality compost with the soil when filling the planting hole and provide a surface watering basin. Mulch the base in summer to conserve water.
At the end of summer, we advise you to leave the dry panicles on the plant, as they will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter. You can cut all the dry flowers at the end of February or at the first signs of good weather. Their spring growth is quite late.
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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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