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Hydrangea Paniculata Magical Moonlight

Add instant impact to your garden with Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Moonlight', a standout flowering shrub celebrated for its dramatic, long-lasting blooms.

• This hardy deciduous shrub produces large, upright panicles of lime green and white flowers that deepen in colour as summer progresses.
• 'Magical Moonlight' is prized for its reliable flowering and strong garden presence, reaching up to 200cm (79") tall and wide at maturity.
• Flowers are ideal for cutting and bring elegant structure to borders, mixed beds, or large patio containers.

Why Choose Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Moonlight'?

• Seasonal Interest: Blooms from midsummer into early autumn, providing months of colour.
• Low Maintenance: Adaptable to most well-drained soils; thrives in sun or partial shade.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H5), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C.
• Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• Soil Preferences: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Light Requirements: Grows best in full sun or partial shade; avoid deep shade for optimal flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first season after planting.
• Pruning: Prune back stems by about one-third in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and larger flower heads.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create a striking focal point by pairing with ornamental grasses, Japanese anemones, or other late-flowering perennials that enjoy similar conditions.
• 'Magical Moonlight' works beautifully in cottage gardens, contemporary borders, or as a statement plant on patios and terraces.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Moonlight'?
  The ideal times are spring or autumn when the ground is workable and not frozen or waterlogged.
• How fast does this hydrangea grow?
  'Magical Moonlight' is moderately fast-growing and can reach its mature size of around 200cm within a few years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This hydrangea thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid very dry or waterlogged sites for best results.