Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'

Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’ is a deciduous shrub known for its graceful, airy panicles of fragrant white flowers held on strong upright stems. Unlike denser paniculata cultivars, this selection has a lighter, more open flower structure with fertile and sterile florets mixed throughout the panicles, giving it a softer appearance. It blooms on new wood from mid to late summer, and the flowers gradually age to soft pink and tan tones in fall.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 6–10 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Upright, vase-shaped

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Adaptable; moist, well-drained soil preferred

Water: Medium; benefits from regular moisture during dry periods

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for specimen planting, mixed shrub borders, hedges, and naturalized settings where its lighter flower texture provides contrast to denser hydrangea cultivars. The fragrant blooms and reddish stems add extra seasonal interest.

Care:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Because it blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring to maintain form and encourage strong flowering. Mulch to conserve soil moisture and protect roots.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

6-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Upright, Vase Shaped

Bark

Exfoliating

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No