This Week's Plant Of The Week is the Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'.
'Unique' is a beautiful, deciduous shrub which bears long white flower heads in the summer. The flowers slowly fade in colour from white to pinkish white as the season progresses. The cultivar name 'paniculata' refers to the shape of the flowers which are broad at the base and gradually narrow towards the tip.
'Unique' flowers on new wood. Deadheading can be carried out in the autumn or in the spring if you like to leave blooms on the plant for winter interest. Pruning is not necessary but if you prune it hard in spring, it will tend to produce larger blooms.
'Unique' will do equally well in full sun or part shade and it is looking stunning now!
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