- Botanical name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
- Common name: Panicle hydrangea
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
The panicle hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata, bears broad flower cones rather than rounded heads like mophead or lacecap hydrangeas. Most cultivars flower from late summer to autumn. They are less sensitive to the pH of the soil than many hydrangeas, but benefit from growing in moist but well-drained, fertile soil.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ has enormous white flower panicles, which emerge pale green in early summer and fade to white as they mature. For best results, prune back ‘Phantom’ back hard to around 30cm above ground level each year, and mulch with a thick layer of well-rotted organic matter.
‘Phantom’ is perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, especially among other hydrangeas.
How to grow Hydrangea 'Phantom'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
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Do Plant in August |
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Do Plant in September |
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Do not Plant in October |
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Do not Plant in November |
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
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Do not Take cuttings in February |
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Do not Take cuttings in March |
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Do not Take cuttings in April |
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Do not Take cuttings in May |
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Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Hydrangea 'Phantom' and wildlife
Hydrangea 'Phantom' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hydrangea 'Phantom' poisonous?
Hydrangea 'Phantom' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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