Hydrangea, Snow Queen #3
Snow Queen Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Snow Queen'
Height: Typically 5–7 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for an even, mounded display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Snow Queen Hydrangea brightens your landscape with its stunning, ever-changing floral clusters. This exceptional shrub produces large, white blooms that begin with a crisp, pure tone and may gradually take on a subtle pink tint as they mature, creating an inspiring visual evolution from midsummer through early fall. Its dense, mounded habit and lush, dark green foliage provide a refined backdrop that enhances the delicate color transitions of the blooms. Thriving in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5), Snow Queen Hydrangea is perfectly suited for accentuating mixed shrub borders or serving as an eye-catching specimen in containers.
General Care
- Sunlight: Performs best in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5) to optimize bloom color
- Watering: Provide deep, consistent watering throughout the growing season to maintain even soil moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering in early fall to maintain its natural, compact form
Snow Queen Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a continuous, elegant display of color and refined textural appeal all season long.