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Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar' – Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar'

Supplied in a P26 Pot

Plant Highlights: Large creamy-white conical flower heads • Strong upright stems • Long flowering season • Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements • Reliable deciduous shrub for borders and specimen planting

Overview

Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar' is a robust deciduous shrub prized for its dense, conical flower heads carried on strong, upright stems. Flowering from mid-summer into autumn, the creamy-white blooms gradually develop soft pink tones as the season progresses, providing months of changing seasonal interest. Its naturally rounded, compact habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed borders, feature planting and larger patio containers.

Reaching approximately 1.2–1.5 metres in both height and spread at maturity, 'Silver Dollar' forms a well-balanced shrub that offers reliable structure as well as a spectacular floral display. The sturdy stems hold the blooms upright even in wet weather, making them equally valuable in the garden and as long-lasting fresh or dried cut flowers.

Why We Love It

• Large panicles provide months of elegant summer and autumn colour.
• Strong stems keep the flower heads upright without flopping.
• Creamy-white flowers gradually develop soft pink tones as they mature.
• Excellent for cutting and drying.
• Flowers reliably each year on the current season's growth.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. Full sun encourages the strongest flowering, while partial shade is beneficial in hotter, more exposed gardens where afternoon shade helps retain soil moisture.

Watering

Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods. Hydrangeas perform best when the soil remains consistently moist but never waterlogged. Container-grown plants should be checked frequently during warm weather.

Soil

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Apply a generous mulch each spring to conserve moisture, improve soil structure and suppress weeds.

Hardiness and Winter Care

This hardy deciduous shrub performs well throughout Ireland. The faded flower heads can be left in place over winter, providing seasonal interest while helping to protect developing buds before pruning in early spring.

Routine Care

Hydrangea paniculata flowers on the current season's growth. In late winter or early spring, shorten the previous year's stems to a healthy pair of buds to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth.

Perfect For

• Mixed shrub borders.
• Feature planting.
• Cottage and contemporary gardens.
• Large decorative patio containers.
• Fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Good to Know

The P26 pot refers to the nursery container supplied and not the mature size of the shrub. Leaving the flower heads on the plant through autumn and winter provides additional seasonal interest before they are removed during spring pruning.

Product Information

• Supplied in a P26 pot.
• Deciduous flowering shrub.
• Large creamy-white panicles that mature to soft pink.
• Strong upright stems ideal for cutting.
• Suitable for borders, specimen planting and large containers.
• Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.