Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Kyushu’
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’ is an elegant and highly architectural shrub hydrangea, valued for its light, slender habit and airy blooms. This variety is distinguished by its elongated, conical panicles, less dense than those of many paniculatas, composed mainly of creamy-white fertile flowers, which gives it a natural and refined appearance. Its overall habit is upright, open, and distinctly taller than it is wide, with a vase-shaped silhouette particularly appreciated in landscape gardens, large beds, and as a specimen plant. The deciduous dark green foliage, narrower and slightly glossy, accentuates the plant's graceful appearance. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, 'Kyushu' blooms on new wood, guaranteeing reliable flowering every summer. Very robust and durable, it is often chosen for its wilder style and its excellent performance in northern climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
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
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
2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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