Family: Hydrangeaceae
Author: Siebold
Bibliography: Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 14(2): 691 (1828)
Year: 1828
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Hydrangea
Vegetable: False
Observations: C. & S. China, Sakhalin to Japan, Taiwan
Description
The Peegee hydrangea, known scientifically as Hydrangea paniculata, is a captivating and versatile flowering plant cherished for its impressive blooms and adaptability. First described by Siebold in 1828 in the Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur., this species is native to various regions across East Asia, including Central and South China, Sakhalin, Japan, and Taiwan.
Belonging to the family Hydrangeaceae, the Peegee hydrangea stands out due to its large, cone-shaped flower clusters that can span up to 18 inches in length. These inflorescences typically start as a pure white hue and gradually transition to pink or even a rich bronze as the seasons progress, providing a dynamic and long-lasting display from late summer into fall.
The plant itself is a hardy deciduous shrub, often growing to heights between 10 to 15 feet, though it can be pruned to maintain a smaller stature, or trained to grow as a small tree. Its durability and tolerance to a variety of soil types make it an ideal choice for diverse garden settings. Furthermore, the Peegee hydrangea thrives in both full sun and partial shade, exhibiting fast growth in optimal conditions.
Cultivators and garden enthusiasts favor the Peegee hydrangea not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its relatively low maintenance. It requires moderate watering, especially during its initial establishment period, and benefits from occasional pruning to encourage robust blooming and maintain its shape.
In landscapes, Hydrangea paniculata can be planted as a focal point in garden beds, hedges, or foundation plantings, offering seasonal interest and complementing various design styles. Its lush foliage and prolific flowering habits make it a staple in both traditional and contemporary garden designs, appreciated for bringing texture and color to outdoor spaces.
This versatile species serves not just as an ornamental plant, but also contributes to local biodiversity by attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies during its blooming period.
Overall, the Peegee hydrangea exemplifies a blend of beauty and resilience, making it a cherished addition to any botanical collection or ornamental garden.
Common Names
Dan: have-hortensie
Eng: panicled hydrangea, peegee hydrangea, panicle hydrangea, paniculate hydrangea
Deu: rispen-hortensie
Fra: hortensia paniculé, hortensia en panicule
Por: hortênsia
Swe: vipphortensia
Nno: syrinhortensia
Nob: syrinhortensia
En: Peegee hydrangea, Panicled hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea, Paniculate hydrangea
Az: Süpürgəvari yapon gülü
Zh: Yuan zhui xiu qui, 水亞木
Da: Havehortensia, Have-Hortensia, Have-hortensie
Fi: Japaninhortensia
Fr: Hortensia paniculé, Hortensia en panicule
De: Rispen-Hortensie, Rispen Hortensie, Rispenhortensie
Hu: Bugás hortenzia
It: Ortensia a pannocchia
Ja: Nori-utsugi
Lt: Šluotelinė hortenzija
Nb: Syrinhortensia
Nn: Syrinhortensia
Pl: Hortensja bukietowa
Pt: Hortênsia-arbustiva, Hortênsia
Pt-br: Hortênsia-arbustiva
Ru: Гортензия метельчатая
Sv: Vipphortensia
Zh-tw: 水亞木
Synonyms
- Hydrangea kamienskii (H.Lév.)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. velutina (Nakai)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. grandiflora (Siebold ex Courtin)
- Hydrangea schindleri (Engl.)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. praecox (Rehder)
- Heteromalla paniculata f. velutina ((Nakai) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama)
- Heteromalla paniculata f. grandiflora ((Siebold ex Courtin) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama)
- Hydrangea verticillata (W.H.Gao)
- Heteromalla paniculata f. debilis ((Nakai ex H.Hara) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama)
- Hydrangea paniculata f. velutina ((Nakai) H.Ohba)
- Hydrangea paniculata f. debilis ((Nakai ex H.Hara) Sugim.)
- Heteromalla paniculata ((Siebold) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. debilis (Nakai)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. vegeta (Nakai)
- Hydrangea paniculata f. grandiflora ((Siebold ex Courtin) Schelle)
- Hydrangea paniculata f. praecox ((Rehder) Rehder)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. thermalis (Miyabe & Tatew.)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. laeta (Nakai)
- Hydrangea sachalinensis (H.Lév.)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. depressa (Nakai)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. intermedia (H.Boissieu)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. minor (Maxim.)
- Hydrangea paniculata var. hortensis (Maxim.)
Distribution
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Connecticut (introduced)
- Korea (introduced)
- Maine (introduced)
- Masachusettes (introduced)
- New Hampshire (introduced)
- New Jersey (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- Ontario (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
- Rhode I. (introduced)
- Virginia (introduced)
- West Virginia (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Habit
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Other
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Bark
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Fruit
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2985995)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791653-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Hydrangea paniculata Siebold)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Shrub