10 Seeds Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea Deciduous Shrub Hardy Ornamental

Hydrangea paniculata, commonly known as panicle hydrangea, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its large, cone-shaped flower clusters that bloom in mid to late summer. This hardy species is native to eastern Asia and is well-loved by gardeners for its dependable flowering, upright growth habit, and long season of interest in mixed borders and landscape plantings.

The showy flower panicles open creamy white and often mature to shades of pink or rose as the season progresses, making them a striking ornamental feature in garden beds and a popular choice for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Plants grow into rounded, multi-stemmed shrubs with dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn. These seeds offer an accessible way to grow this rewarding shrub from scratch.
Species: Hydrangea paniculata
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, organically rich
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 6-8 feet apart
Notes: Blooms on new wood; best pruned in late winter or early spring