Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' ~ Pee Gee Hydrangea

Pee Gee Hydrangea is a massive, vigorous upright deciduous shrub with medium green foliage that turns yellow in fall.  Its profuse flowering of dense conical panicles that arches the branches in full bloom open creamy white and slowly mature to pink in late summer, before fading to tan.   The blooms persist well into fall and attract butterflies.  While can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well-drained acidic soils. Type:  Shrub Origins: East Asia and Russia Height:  10' - 25' Spread:  8' - 16’ Spacing:  12’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White/Pink Season of Interest:   Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.  Longer panicles can be obtained by thining t