Hydrangea, Panicle 'Phantom'
Out of stock
Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, No-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- June, July, August, September, October
Description
An impressive, large selection with massive, cone-shaped, dense panicles of white flowers. Unopened flowers are yellowish, imparting a yellow highlight to the flower panicle. Strong, substantial stems support the huge flowers.
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Details
Phantom Hydrangea | Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 8 feet
Sunlight: full sun to full shade
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Brand: Gertens
Description:
A bold and audacious shrub that produces endless reams of massive and dense conical white flower clusters at the ends of the branches; probably the fullest flower heads of the pannicle hydrangeas; a rather coarse shrub, benefits from a regular pruning
Ornamental Features
Phantom Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.
Landscape Attributes
Phantom Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Phantom Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Phantom Hydrangea will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Bloom or Harvest Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, No-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Hydrangea |