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Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Hpopr013’, also known as Candelabra™ Hydrangea, has a superior form and four fabulous seasons of interest. Its enormous candle-like flowers emerge crisp white in late summer and mature to rosy red. The stems are sturdy, ensuring the large flower panicles never droop. This shrub is deciduous and when it loses its leaves, bright red stems carry on the show in the winter. When it was first introduced in 2017, Garden Center Magazine awarded it a Retailer's Choice Award.
Candelabra is an upright shrub that reaches a height and spread of 4 - 5 feet. It is exceptionally cold hardy to -40 Fahrenheit and is resistant to diseases and pests, unlike other hydrangea varieties. Candelabra is less likely to wilt in the summer than most hydrangeas because it has small leaves, which demand less water. It eventually develops drought tolerance once the roots are established. As a bonus, its flowers are fragrant!
Candelabra™ Hydrangea Care
Plant Candelabra in full sun to partial shade, although it performs best with at least 6 hours of direct sun. It prefers moist, fertile, acidic soil that drains well. This hydrangea is adaptable and can grow in clay, sand and alkaline soils. Do not let the soil dry out during its first summer; plants located in full sun will need more frequent supplemental water. Feed in the spring with a slow release fertilizer, and topdress around the base with a thick layer of high quality compost.
This hydrangea does not require much pruning; however, it can be shaped in early spring by trimming up to one-third of its volume. It blooms on new growth and therefore doesn’t need to be pruned in late summer like other hydrangea varieties.
Candelabra™ Hydrangea Spacing
When grown as a hedge, space these shrubs approximately 4 feet apart. Accent shrubs can be spaced at least 5 feet from other shrubs to allow a gap between plants. Candelabra can be grown in a large container, but will likely not reach its mature size there and should eventually be transplanted to the ground.
Candelabra™ Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-6 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red, White
- Flower Description
- Creamy White, Soft Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Candelabra™ Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- HYDRANGEA PAN. LAVALAMP 'CANDELABRA'
- Brand
- Bloomin Easy
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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