Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' Hydrangea paniculata 'PeeGee'
Hardy to zone 3b
Usually 1.5-1.8 meters (5-6 feet) tall and as wide but may grow 3-3.7 meters (10-12 feet) in a protected site. Huge pinkish-white, cone shaped flowers in late summer, that turn rusty-rose in fall. Requires full sun or light shade and rich, moist well-drained soil. Prune in early spring. Remove any deadwood and a few of the oldest, thickest branches. Cut flowers for drying after they are fully opened and start to rustle slightly when you touch them. Hydrangea flowers can be preserved almost indefinitely and stay soft to the touch if you use a Glycerin based preservative
