Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique' (Paniculate hydrangea 'Unique')
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2.5m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
Other names: Paniculate hydrangea 'Unique'
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Genus: Hydrangea
Variety or cultivar: 'Unique' _ 'Unique' is a mid-sized deciduous shrub with ovate, glossy, dark-green leaves. From late summer it bears massive, broadly conical panicles of large white flowers ageing to purplish-pink.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique' is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Purplish-pink in Summer; White, Purplish-pink in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Spreading
Toxicity: Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Capsid bug , Hydrangea scale
Specific diseases: Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique' (Paniculate hydrangea 'Unique') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Fall care
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I live in zone 2a. Should this plant be cut back to ground level in late fall and covered with mulch?
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- Posted: Sat. 9th October 2010 13:00
- Last reply: Sun. 10th October 2010 09:40
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