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Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'

Family Hydrangeaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 7.5 m (6 - 25 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 5 m (6 - 16 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (bigleaf hydrangea) bears showy and white blossoms during mid summer to early fall. This deciduous shrub is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. The bark is exfoliating in texture.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (bigleaf hydrangea) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.