Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' ~ Tardiva Hydrangea

Tardiva Hydrangea is a large fast-growing deciduous shrub with rich green foliage that turns yellow to purple tinged in fall.  The loosely packed upright panicles bloom white and mature to purplish pink, and typically cause the branches to arch downward.  These flowers persist until frost attracting butterflies and pollinators.  While it can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well-drained acidic soils. Read about the introduction to our new Hydrangea Collection and limited time promotion here. Type:  Shrub Origins: East Asia and Russia Height:  8' - 12' Spread:  7' - 10’ Spacing:  8’ 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.    LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Deutzia, Itea IMAGES: Hedwig Storch, Hydrangea paniculata IMG 6629, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) manuel m. v., Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva', Hortensia Paniculada, (3) Photoset by F. D. Richards, (1) Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (1966) Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 9/2020, (2) Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva', 2018 photo (1)+(2) *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown