Variety traits

Inflorescence of Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold

The inflorescence of Hydrangea paniculata is a complex panicle of pyramidal or conical shape. It consists of large sterile and small fertile flowers, the ratio of which determines the density of the inflorescence.

In the reference 180 varieties crop Panicled hydrangea, where this is mentioned in the description.

Inflorescence density is classified by the proportion of sterile flowers: open (less than 10%), semi-open (10–50%), dense (50–80%), and very dense (80–100%). The size of the inflorescence is an important varietal trait and typically ranges from 15 to 30 cm in length, with precise parameters evaluated in comparison with control specimens.

The coloration of the inflorescences changes during development from greenish or cream shades to white, and in a number of varieties, to various tones of pink, purple, or crimson. The intensity of these traits depends on the level of illumination, irrigation and fertilization regime, as well as the degree of shoot pruning, which directly affects the number and size of the formed inflorescences.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Panicled hydrangea mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.