Hydrangea pan. 'Hercules' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' (Hydrangea paniculata) is an upright, branched shrub that produces creamy white-pink flowers arranged in panicles with a light fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' are medium green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' is an upright and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: From the beginning of March to the end of March.

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The creamy white and pink flowers of the Paniculate hydrangea 'Hercules' appear in panicles from July to September. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules' is a shallow-rooting plant.