How tall does a Phantom hydrangea get?
6 ft. high
‘Phantom’ is a medium sized shrub 6 ft. high and 6 ft. wide with a branching habit. The flowerheads are huge, measuring up to 15 inches with a mixture of showy but sterile flowers and smaller, fertile ones.
What type of Hydrangea is Phantom?
Hydrangea ‘Phantom’, Panicle Hydrangea ‘Phantom’, Paniculate Hydrangea ‘Phantom’ Noted for its spectacular flower heads, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ features immense, dense conical flowers, up to 15 in. (37 cm), atop strong, stiff stems that do not flop.
Does Phantom hydrangea bloom on new wood?
Additional Notes about Phantom Hydrangea: Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Do Phantom hydrangeas bloom on old or new growth?
The Phantom Hydrangea is a new-generation replacement for the old PG Hydrangea – even more beautiful, and with stems that stay upright and never flop over. The huge panicles of pure-white flowers are up to 15 inches long, with hundreds of flowers in them.
Where should I plant a Phantom hydrangea?
Phantom Hydrangea Care Plant in a rich soil that is well drained and stays moist. In warmer climates afternoon shade is recommended. It will thrive in all soils with varying Ph. If pruning is desired, prune in late winter or early spring.
Do you cut back Phantom hydrangea?
For best results, prune back ‘Phantom’ back hard to around 30cm above ground level each year, and mulch with a thick layer of well-rotted organic matter. ‘Phantom’ is perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, especially among other hydrangeas.
How do you care for a phantom hydrangea tree?
Should I cut off Brown hydrangea blooms in winter?
“Stop deadheading in the fall, when bigleaf hydrangeas produce their last flush of flowers, to enjoy the dried blooms throughout the winter,” she says. “These can be removed to help produce healthy buds in the spring.”
What happens if I don’t deadhead hydrangeas?
If you simply skip deadheading hydrangeas, no harm will come to your plant. At least nothing so serious that you should stress about it. Your hydrangea may not produce as many blooms as if spent blooms would have been removed, nor the blooms will be very large. But it will still bloom, regardless.
Can you use Miracle Grow on hydrangeas?
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Bloom Booster Flower Food This is an all-purpose blossom booster that’s suitable for use on a wide variety of perennial and annual blooming plants, including hydrangeas.
How do you prune a phantom Hydrangea?
– USDA Hardiness Zones 3 – 8 – Height 8 to 10 Feet Tall – Width 8 to 10 Feet Wide – Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to grow Phantom Hydrangea?
Dig a small trench near your hydrangea plant.
How to shape your Hydrangea into a tree?
– Panicle hydrangeas ( H. paniculata ), such as PeeGee or Limelight. – Smooth hydrangeas ( H. arborescens ), such as Annabelle – Use the images at http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/identify.html to help you identify what kind of hydrangea you have before you start making any plans to prune your plant.
What to plant with Hydrangea?
In my garden at Perch Hill,I have what I call ‘Hydrangea Alley’ with several hydrangeas,including one called ‘Wim’s Red’.