Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Torch'

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

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Torch’ is a highly decorative shrub hydrangea, appreciated for its luminous blooms and slender, well-structured habit. This variety is distinguished by its upright conical panicles, which open creamy white before gradually turning soft pink and then a deeper pink at the end of the season, creating a vertical effect reminiscent of an elegant flame. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and clearly 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 standalone specimen. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Torch’ blooms on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent flowering every summer, even after harsh winters. The deciduous medium green foliage effectively highlights the slender blooms and retains a beautiful appearance until autumn. Robust, decorative, and well-balanced, it integrates perfectly into Nordic gardens and landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July to October
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Discreet brown capsules.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright and flared, slightly conical, well-branched
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
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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