Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea 'Candlelight'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Candlelight’ is a highly decorative shrub hydrangea, recognized for the luminosity of its blooms and its elegant, well-structured habit. This variety stands out for its large, upright conical panicles, whose flowers open creamy white before gradually taking on soft pink hues, then a deeper pink towards the end of the season. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and harmonious, with a silhouette slightly taller than wide, ideal for structured beds, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Candlelight’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent blooms every summer, even after harsh winters. The deciduous, medium green foliage perfectly highlights the luminous blooms and extends ornamental interest into autumn. Robust and decorative, it is an excellent choice for Nordic gardens and sustainable landscaping.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July to October
Flower color
White and pink
Fruiting
Dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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