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Hydrangea paniculata Magical® Flame

Perfect for small spaces.

The family Hydrangea is valued for endless varieties of flowering shrubs and vines which bloom in spring and are appropriate for the shade garden. That is of course until we consider Hydrangea paniculata. Then we introduce you to some showy specimens for full sun. Paniculatas flower reliably each summer regardless of climate, pruning, or in most cases, the pH of your soil. Spectacular in the landscape, these no-fuss beauties generally form large, vase-shaped shrubs that support showy, cone-shaped flowers.

Magical®️ Flame lights the torch for these summer-flowering hydrangeas. It is smaller in stature and more versatile than the average panicle hydrangea. Creamy-white flowers emerge early and quickly turn burgundy-red as the summer nights begin to cool. The flowers evoke a feminine, lacy, perhaps delicate feel, but don’t let the word “delicate” fool you. Magical®️ Flame is amazingly tough and vigorous and it continues to be a strong performer throughout the season. The blooms keep their fiery red hue from late summer to late fall, as it is the last of the panicle hydrangeas to lose their color.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Flame panicle hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bokratorch’ PP21292
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    full sun to part shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    moist, but well drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Summer to fall on new wood
  • Bloom Color:
    Creamy white to red
  • Size:
    3-4′ tall by 3-4′ wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    none known

What Makes Me Special?

Heads have been turning with the introduction of Magical Flame. This sun loving panicle hydrangea flashes summer white blooms briefly before turning red.

Landscape Use

foundations, cutting gardens, wildlife gardens, borders, foundations, small urban gardens

Pruning

No matter where you live, Hydrangea paniculatas can be pruned pretty heavily to keep them small, bushy and full of flowers. In spring, cut them back to half the size of the original plant to encourage branching and more flowers.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Flame panicle hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bokratorch’ PP21292
  • Type:
    Shrub

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