Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl'

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A large, vigorous deciduous shrub up to 2.4m high, with dark green ovate leaves and dense conical clusters of white flowers from July, maturing to pale pink in early autumn

Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl'

Scientific classification

Species
Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl' (Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl')
Genus
Hydrangea
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
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Distribution of Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl'

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Mega Pearl' care guide

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Consistently moist root zone, add extra water during warm dry weather

Fertilizing

Hydrangea shrub feed every four weeks spring through early summer

Pruning

Use the method for the hydrangea type: remove faded mophead flowers to the first healthy bud pair; paniculata and arborescens may have last year's stems shortened to healthy bud pairs. Climbing hydrangeas need overlong shoots trimmed after flowering. Most types are pruned in late winter or early spring; climbing hydrangeas are pruned after flowering in summer.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil, in sun or part-day shade. Mulch in spring, and provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See shrubby hydrangea cultivation for more detailed advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, red spider mite, stem and bulb eelworm, vine weevil and scale insects

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