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Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar

Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar
Paniculate Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea

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A compact panicled hydrangea adorned with very dense, creamy white then lightly pink-tinged panicles from July to September. Its sturdy stems, laden with flowers, withstand rain well. Grow it in sun or partial shade, in a bed or container, in ordinary but moisture-retentive soil.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.30 m
Spread at maturity
1.30 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Drought resistance
Average
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar' is a compact hydrangea, prized for its dense panicles and good resistance to rain. Initially creamy white, its flowers gradually turn pale pink towards the end of the season. Its moderate size allows you to enjoy generous flowering in a small garden or on a terrace. This reliable variety has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for its qualities and performance in the garden.

Hydrangea paniculata belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family. The botanical species originates from East Asia, from China and Korea to Japan and Sakhalin Island. 'Silver Dollar' was selected by Dutch nurseryman Peter Zwijnenburg, in Boskoop, and introduced in 1990. The shrub forms a dense, rounded bush 1.20 to 1.50 m in height and with a similar spread. Its upright, sturdy stems, more or less tinged with red, support the weight of the flowers well, even after rain. Its deciduous foliage consists of oval, finely toothed leaves, 5 to 15 cm long, in a fairly dark green. Flowering takes place from July to September, sometimes as early as the second half of June and lasting until October, depending on the climate. The 15 cm-long inflorescences form broad, compact and slightly rounded cones. They are mainly composed of large, decorative sterile florets. Initially greenish white, they become creamy white, then gradually take on pale pink and dusky pink tones. The dried flowers can be left on the shrub over winter or cut to make bouquets. Hardiness: down to –25 °C for a mature, well-established plant.

Panicle hydrangea 'Silver Dollar' can be used in a shrub border, a small flowering hedge or in a large container. It can be grown in many regions, even in a garden exposed to wind or close to the coast. In a romantic border, it can be paired with other decorative shrubs and perennials that flower towards the end of the season. Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker', the anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Rosea' and geranium 'Dreamland' will surround it with flowers and attractively coloured foliage at this time of year. 

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Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar (Flowering) Flowering
Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar (Foliage) Foliage
Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.30 m
Spread at maturity 1.30 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hydrangea

Species

paniculata

Cultivar

Silver Dollar

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Other common names

Paniculate Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 786612

Planting and care

Place Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar in sun or partial shade, preferably in spring or autumn. It thrives in cool but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. When planting, place your hydrangea in deeply worked soil. A good base fertiliser (dehydrated horn or blood) will encourage your plant to establish and feed it without any risk of scorching. If your soil tends to be dry, mix a large quantity of potting compost into the soil as you backfill the planting hole, and create a watering basin on the surface. New growth starts fairly late in spring. 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Tolerance to sea spray: Yes
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut off the faded flower heads in late winter and, if necessary, cut the branches back by half to maintain a compact habit. Flowering on new wood, this operation carried out at the end of winter will not compromise flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Drought resistance Average
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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