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Buy Hydrangea paniculata 'Big Ben'

Also Known As

Big Ben Panicle Hydrangea
Big Ben Tree Hydrangea

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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2 year old bagged root ball | $25.95

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3 year old bagged root ball | $47.95

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Big Ben' plant details

Hydrangea paniculata 'Big Ben' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea paniculata 'Big Ben'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea paniculata 'Big Ben'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new 6' cultivar will not go unknown for long...with its many large flower clusters turning from cream to deep fuchsia-pink, it will become known as a jewel of the late summer garden; mildew resistant. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Largest lacy blooms on the royal gem Large conical lacy heads on this paniculata are very popular with our bees. Petals open pale green then change to white. Cool temperatures in the fall spur the petal to change to hues of pink to red. We are very luck to have found this variety in the US. It is a Royal Horticulture Society Golden Merit winner. Bred by Pieter Zwijnenburg, breeder of the beloved Limelight.