Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow'

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Summer Snow’ is an elegant and very floriferous shrub hydrangea, appreciated for its abundant, bright white blossoms and naturally balanced habit. This variety is distinguished by its well-filled conical panicles, composed mainly of sterile flowers, which open pure white at the beginning of the season and retain their brilliance for a long time, sometimes with a slight cream tint at the end of summer. Its general habit is upright, dense, and harmonious, slightly taller than wide, making it ideal for structured beds, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Summer Snow’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooms every summer, even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage perfectly showcases the luminous blossoms and maintains a beautiful appearance until autumn. Simple, robust, and decorative, it is an excellent choice for northern 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 white to creamy white
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright, dense, and well-structured shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Width
4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 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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