Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall'

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Skyfall’ is a spectacular shrubby hydrangea, renowned for its very elongated inflorescences and decidedly vertical habit. This variety is distinguished by its narrow and very elegant conical panicles, composed mainly of large sterile flowers whose shape is reminiscent of hyacinths. The flowers open a luminous creamy white, then gradually take on a slight pale pink hue at the end of the season. Its general habit is upright, structured, and distinctly taller than it is wide, making it an excellent choice for adding height to borders, structuring a flowering hedge, or creating a focal point as a specimen plant. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Skyfall’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable flowering every summer. The dark green deciduous foliage highlights the refined blooms and retains a beautiful appearance until autumn. Very decorative and robust, it is perfectly suited for Nordic and contemporary 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
Creamy white, evolving slightly towards a pale pink
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Erect, highly structured and upright shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Width
3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
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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