North Shore Plant Club
Candelabra Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Candelabra')
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| Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Hydrangeaceae Family | |
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The Hydrangea paniculata 'Candelabra' is a unique panicle hydrangea variety known for its distinctive, upright flower clusters. Rather than the typical pyramidal or conical shape, the flower panicles on 'Candelabra' grow in a more vertical, candelabra-like formation. These large, 8-12 inch flower heads emerge white and gradually develop pink and red tones as they mature. The coloration often has a two-toned effect, with the outer florets displaying deeper shades of pink/red while the inner florets remain lighter. 'Candelabra' has a compact, well-branched growth habit, typically reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide at maturity. Its sturdy, reddish-purple stems provide excellent support for the substantial flower clusters. The dark green leaves also have attractive red petioles. This cultivar is valued for its reliable, repeat blooming over an extended season. The upright flower panicles make a bold, architectural statement in the garden. 'Candelabra' thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Like other panicle hydrangeas, it requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy form. The unique, candelabra-like flower display of this Hydrangea paniculata variety makes it a standout selection for borders, foundations, and accent plantings. Its long-lasting blooms are a delight in the summer and fall landscape. |
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Plant Data | |
| Mature Size | 4 - 6 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium |
| Zones | 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F) |
| Tags | Deciduous, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall |
| Bloom Period | July to August |
| Flower Color | White to blush pink |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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To secure the best prices for club members and make sure we know the current plants available from each nursery, we take orders only a couple of times a month.
Shoot us an email at help@northshoreplantclub.com, and we'll be happy to talk about plants or let you know when it's time to buy them!
We order from a rotating cast of the best nurseries in the Great Lakes region. It looks like we've offered this plant in the past, but the nurseries we're working with this week don't appear to have it in stock at the moment.
Our goal is to bring as many plants together under "one roof" as possible, so we'll try hard to make it available again in the future!