HYDRANGEA PANICULATA ‘BOMBSHELL’ is a stunning flowering shrub that delivers an abundance of white blooms throughout the summer, gradually transitioning to soft pink hues as the season progresses. This compact hydrangea reaches heights of 3-4 feet, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, landscapes, and patio containers. Its cold-hardy nature allows it to thrive in USDA zones 3-9, ensuring vibrant blooms even in cooler climates.
This low-maintenance shrub prefers partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. Its dense foliage and continuous bloom cycle make it a standout feature in any garden. Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, and mixed beds, it also serves as a beautiful cut flower for floral arrangements.
Each starter plant is well-rooted and shipped in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot, arriving in its dormant state during fall and winter. In spring, it will releaf and bloom, bringing stunning color and texture to your outdoor space.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
- Size: Reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide
- Bloom Color: Abundant white flowers fading to soft pink
- Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 3-9
- Uses: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance and cold-hardy
How to Use:
- Garden Landscaping: Adds structure and beauty to garden beds and borders.
- Container Gardening: Perfect for patio planters and decorative pots.
- Foundation Planting: Complements home exteriors with its elegant foliage and blooms.
- Cut Flower Arrangements: Long-lasting flowers ideal for bouquets and home decor.
- Gift Option: A thoughtful gift for gardening enthusiasts and flower lovers.
FAQs:
Q: When does HYDRANGEA PANICULATA ‘BOMBSHELL’ bloom?
A: This variety blooms in summer, producing abundant white flowers that gradually transition to pink.
Q: Can this plant grow in full sun?
A: Yes, it thrives in partial shade to full sun, though it prefers some afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Q: How do I care for this hydrangea?
A: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Q: Is this hydrangea suitable for cold climates?
A: Yes, it is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-9, making it ideal for various regions.
Q: How will the plant arrive?
A: The starter plant is shipped well-rooted in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot. During fall and winter, it may arrive dormant but will releaf in spring.
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