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Hydrangea pan. 'Magical Summer' / 3L
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Summer'
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Colour-changing flower panicles from lime-green to creamy-white and pink
- Sturdy upright stems that hold blooms firmly without flopping
- Long-flowering display from July to September
- Warm orange, red and purple autumn foliage tones
- Fully hardy for Irish gardens
- Container suitable and compact growth habit
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Summer' (also known as 'Bokrathirteen') is an outstanding panicle hydrangea admired for its strong, sturdy stems and long-lasting, colour-changing flowers. Starting in July, it produces dense, conical flower panicles that open with fresh lime-green tones, mature into brilliant creamy-white, and gradually flush with soft blush-pink as autumn approaches. Supported by strong stems that do not flop under the weight of the blooms, it provides exceptional structure and interest through summer and into early autumn, followed by warm foliage tones before winter leaf drop.
Why We Love It
- Conical flower heads transition gracefully from lime-green to creamy-white and pink from July to September.
- Strong upright stems hold massive blooms upright without flopping.
- Excellent for mixed borders, cottage gardens, cut flower arrangements, or large patio planters.
- Hardier and more drought-tolerant than mophead hydrangeas, blooming reliably on new growth after simple spring pruning.
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Summer' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | White, cream, pink, green, multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to September |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Autumn Colour | Orange, red, purple, multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy, compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 120 cm |
| Mature Spread | 120 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -20°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Moist, well-drained clay or loam soils with an acid-neutral or neutral-alkaline pH. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Pruning | Prune back hard in March (Pruning Group 1) to a low framework of buds to encourage strong new growth and large flowers. |
| Deadheading | Optional deadheading as desired. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders
- Patio containers
- Small gardens
- Balconies
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Provides pollinator support when in flower.
- Features winter interest after leaf drop.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Suitable for container growing.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3Ltr pot |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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