Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Lavender Flare'

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Lavender Flare’ is a highly decorative shrub hydrangea, valued for the remarkable evolution of its blooms and its strong, well-balanced habit. This variety stands out for its large, dense conical panicles, which open creamy white before gradually turning pink and then rosy lavender shades at the end of the season. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and structured, with a silhouette that is clearly taller than it is wide, making it an excellent choice for intermediate beds, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Lavender Flare’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and abundant flowering every summer, even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage elegantly highlights the chromatic transformation of the flowers and extends ornamental interest until autumn. Robust, luminous, and versatile, it easily integrates into both classic and contemporary gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, flowering shrub fertilizer
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Creamy white changing to pink and then to rosy lavender
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright, dense, and well-structured shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–1.8 m (5–6 ft)
Width
4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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