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Species: Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'

Bombshell Panicle Hydrangea

Cultivars

More compact, smaller form than other panicle hydrangeas.

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet

3-4'

Deciduous

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to Japan and Eastern and Southern China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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