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hydrangea 'Polar Bear'

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A deciduous shrub to 1.5m high, with an upright habit and ovate green leaves. Large, densely packed conical flower heads are produced from mid summer into early autumn, with lime green buds opening to white flowers that are tinted pale pink by the end of the season

Scientific classification

Species: hydrangea 'Polar Bear' (Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear')
Genus: Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of hydrangea 'Polar Bear'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of hydrangea 'Polar Bear'

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hydrangea 'Polar Bear' care guide

Even steady soil moisture, reduce water volume after summer flowering ends
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even steady soil moisture, reduce water volume after summer flowering ends

Fertilizing

Diluted panicle hydrangea feed every three weeks spring through midsummer

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. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

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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