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Hydrangea paniculata Switch Ophelia Stem / 4.5L-60Cm
Hydrangea paniculata 'Switch Ophelia'
Confirmed format: 4.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Elegant standard tree form on a 60cm clear stem
- Magical colour-shifting panicles from lime-yellow to white, pink and deep red
- Exceptionally long flowering season from late spring through autumn
- Compact, bushy mop-head crown
- Fully hardy RHS H6 rating
- Easy to care for and maintain
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Switch Ophelia' is a magnificent dwarf panicle hydrangea here trained as an elegant standard tree on a 60cm clear stem. Known for its exceptionally long flowering season lasting from late spring through autumn, this compact beauty undergoes a magical colour transformation. The dense flower heads emerge soft lime-yellow in May and June, mature to pure white, blush to soft pink, and conclude the season in deep rose-red, providing stunning visual interest for months on end.
Why We Love It
- Striking colour-changing flower panicles offer months of dynamic garden interest.
- Trained as a sophisticated standard on a 60cm clear stem for instant architectural impact.
- Compact growth habit makes it exceptionally well suited to patios, small gardens, and borders.
- Reliably hardy and easy to care for in a range of garden settings.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Switch Ophelia' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colours | White, cream, red, pink, green, multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to October |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and upright standard stem |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (hardy to -20°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered or exposed position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in clay, loam or sand soils with well-drained drainage and any soil pH. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate watering routine to keep the soil moist. |
| Pruning | Prune the head back hard in February, March, or April following Pruning Group 4 guidelines. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Small gardens
- Balconies
- Coastal gardens
Good to Know
- This plant is toxic if ingested and is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Exhibits tolerance to coastal conditions and urban pollution.
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 60cm standard in 4.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 60 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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