Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Ball'

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Ball’ is a compact and very decorative shrub hydrangea, appreciated for the perfectly spherical shape of its inflorescences and its neat habit. This variety is distinguished by its short and very dense panicles, composed mainly of pure creamy white sterile flowers, giving a clean and structured ball effect unique among paniculata hydrangeas. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and slightly wider than tall, forming a regular silhouette ideal for foreground beds, structured borders, and container cultivation. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Polar Ball’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming every summer even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage strongly enhances the very graphic flowering and retains a beautiful appearance throughout the season. Original, robust, and easy to integrate, it is an excellent choice for contemporary and residential gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
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
Pure cream white
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, dense, and rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft)
Width
1–1.3 m (3.3–4.3 ft)
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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