Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Cayuga Landscape Company

Description

Enormous, conical flowerheads are possibly the largest amongst this species. From mid to late summer, the densely packed, creamy-white terminal panicles tower above the mid to dark green foliage. As the large sterile flowers mature, they assume a pleasing pink coloration. Upright to slightly spreading graceful specimen shrub for open locations or cut flowers. Proven to be an outstanding performer in the Longenecker Arboretum trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3