Botanical name
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Candlelight’
Other names
Paniculate hydrangea ‘Candlelight’, Panicle hydrangea ‘Candlelight’, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Hpopr013’
Genus
Hydrangea
Variety or Cultivar
‘Candlelight’ _ ‘Candlelight’ is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with upright, dark red stems bearing ovate, pointed, finely toothed, dark green leaves, flushed purple to yellow in autumn, and, from midsummer to early autumn, dense, conical panicles of white flowers turning deep pink with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Rounded
Toxicity
Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
COLOUR
Flower
Deep-pink, White in Summer; White, Deep-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow, Flushed purple, Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Hydrangea scale
Specific diseases
Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 6. Blooms on new wood so can be pruned in autumn or very early in spring.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Candlelight’ (Paniculate hydrangea ‘Candlelight’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, City, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
