Panicled hydrangea, Hybrid Hydrangea, PeeGee Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

Physical Characteristics

Hydrangea paniculata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Rutin The flowers contain up to 4.06% rutin[240].

Medicinal Uses

Blood tonic The flowers contain up to 4.06% rutin[240]. This makes them useful for reducing the incidence of recurrent haemorrhages associated with increased capillary fragility, particularly in hypertension[240]. The flowers also contain 2.5% of a phenolic compound[240].

Known Hazards

None known