Botanical profile
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Candle'
Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Candle'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Magical Candle’
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Magical Candle’ is an elegant and luminous shrub hydrangea, recognized for the verticality of its panicles and the purity of its blooms. This variety is distinguished by its large, very upright conical inflorescences, opening brilliant creamy white before slowly evolving into delicate pink hues at the end of the season. Its overall habit is erect, dense, and well-structured, with a silhouette that is distinctly taller than it is wide, ideal for adding height to beds, structuring a flowering hedge, or creating a focal point as a specimen plant. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Magical Candle’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent flowering every summer. The deciduous medium green foliage perfectly highlights the luminous blooms and maintains a beautiful appearance until autumn. Robust, decorative, and very balanced, it integrates perfectly into both classic and contemporary gardens.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common namePanicle Hydrangea ‘Magical Candle’
Latin nameHydrangea paniculata 'Magical Candle'
FamilyHydrangeaceae
TypeOrnamental shrub
Plant
description
description
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Magical Candle’ is an elegant and luminous shrub hydrangea, recognized for the verticality of its panicles and the purity of its blooms. This variety is distinguished by its large, very upright conical inflorescences, opening brilliant creamy white before slowly evolving into delicate pink hues at the end of the season. Its overall habit is erect, dense, and well-structured, with a silhouette that is distinctly taller than it is wide, ideal for adding height to beds, structuring a flowering hedge, or creating a focal point as a specimen plant. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Magical Candle’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent flowering every summer. The deciduous medium green foliage perfectly highlights the luminous blooms and maintains a beautiful appearance until autumn. Robust, decorative, and very balanced, it integrates perfectly into both classic and contemporary gardens.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureFull sun to partial shade
Soil
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
July to October
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Fruiting
Small dried fruits, rarely noticed.
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Spread1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rateFast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
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Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
