Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow'

Also Known As

Summer Snow Panicle Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 10'

planting zones

7a-10b

Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow' plant details

Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, pink and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, distinctive bark, dried-arrangements, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Snow'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cultivar, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens, displays cream-tinted, pink splashed leaves which merge beautifully with the red petioles and new stems. Lovely upright flowers age gracefully through summer, becoming tawny seedheads for winter display. The older bark flakes a golden color, so best placed to catch the winter sun. Grows 5 ft tall, easily trained to 10 ft, and 5 ft wide. Afternoon shade in hottest climates and periodic water in summer. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.