Phantom panicle hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
RHS AGM 2008
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 10 feet tallup to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White maturing to pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Phantom' panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom') is a shrub for borders, hedges, specimen planting, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. The white blooms mature to pink and attract butterflies and bees. It grows fast and has an arching habit, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with American cranberrybush, Curly Fries hosta, Western sword fern, and Solomon's seal.