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Hydrangeaceae
Trees and shrubs
Panicle Hydrangea 'Torch'
Hardiness
Zone 4
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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.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), in early spring. One application is sufficient.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Fast — sustained development, ideal for quickly creating volume in a clump or low hedge, strong structure from the 2nd year.
Bloom period
July to October
Fruiting
Discreet brown capsules.
Maximum height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Maximum width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
