Hydrangea Dharuma

Paniculata hydrangeas are hardy, unfussy shrubs with conical flower-heads, and Hydrangea paniculata Dharuma is a very compact, long-flowering cultivar, suitable for the smallest garden or for container growing. Its a small to medium-sized, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with attractive red stems and a bushy habit. Oval, deep green leaves turn yellow in autumn. The half-open, conical flower heads emerge creamy white and gradually turn deep pink at maturity. Deep pink fruits sometimes follow. Hydrangea Dharuma flowers from mid-June to early October. A particularly easy shrub, as it is best left unpruned.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Well drained, humus-rich, reasonably water-retentive soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: up to 4 (1.2m) Spread: 36 (1.15m)