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Hydrangea pan. 'Polar Bear' / 10 - Litre Container / Standard / 90Cm
Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Spectacular large flower heads opening lime-green, turning white, and maturing to pink
- Long-flowering period through summer and autumn
- Trained in an elegant standard form with a clear stem
- Attracts pollinating insects to the garden
- Suitable for borders and containers
- Fully hardy in Irish gardens
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' is a magnificent deciduous shrub renowned for its exceptionally large, conical flower heads. Emerging in July with a fresh lime-green tint, the blooms transition to a brilliant, crisp white before acquiring soft pink tones as autumn approaches. Supplied as a trained standard in a 10-litre container at approximately 90cm in height, this specimen features an upright, bushy crown elevated on a clear stem, creating an instant architectural focal point for patios, terraces, and garden borders.
Why We Love It
- Enormous, colour-changing flower heads provide months of visual interest.
- Trained standard form delivers immediate elegance and structure.
- Performs reliably across a wide range of soil types and aspects.
- Valuable source of late-summer nectar for garden pollinators.
- Easy to maintain with straightforward annual pruning.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub (standard form) |
| Foliage | Green deciduous leaves |
| Flowers | Large conical flower heads in white, pink, green, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to October |
| Growth Habit | Upright and bushy standard |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1.5m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 1.5m |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Any soil pH, moist but well-drained |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (hardy down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. A sunny position encourages the strongest flower coloration. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly and thoroughly during the first growing season. Maintain moderate moisture levels during dry spells, particularly for container-grown specimens. |
| Soil | Grow in clay, loam, or sand with moist, well-suited drainage. Tolerates any soil pH. |
| Pruning | Prune back the previous year's growth in late winter or early spring (February to April) to encourage robust new stems and large flowers. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is optional; spent blooms can be left on the plant to provide late-season character. |
Perfect For
- Patio containers and terraces
- Feature planting in borders
- Cottage and informal garden designs
- Cut flower arrangements
- Small and medium-sized gardens
Good to Know
- Supplied in a 10-litre container as a standard plant with an approximate supplied height of 90cm.
- Cut flowers are well suited for indoor arrangements.
- Plant parts may cause discomfort if ingested and skin irritation upon contact.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | 10-litre container standard |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 90cm |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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