Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ (PBR) potted shrub with fresh green foliage and developing shoots, hardy panicle hydrangea for garden borders
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' (PBR)

£46.99
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' is a bold, large-growing shrub grown for its impressive summer flower display and sturdy habit. From mid-summer onwards, it produces oversized cone-shaped blooms that open bright white and remain showy for many weeks, sometimes taking on a soft blush later in the season. As it flowers on new growth, it responds well to annual pruning and delivers a reliable performance year after year. Fully hardy and easy to manage, this variety is ideal for gardeners looking for strong structure and standout flowering impact.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • July
  • August
  • September
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear' (PBR)

Light:
Full sun to part shade; best flowering and strongest stems in full sun.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils, including clay, provided drainage is good.

Water:
Water regularly, especially during dry spells; do not allow soil to dry out completely.

Pruning:
Prune hard in late winter or early spring. Flowers on new wood, so annual pruning encourages strong growth and large blooms.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very reliable even in colder areas.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser or mulch annually with organic matter.

Notes

Deciduous shrub with a strong, upright habit.

Known for its very large, dense flower panicles.

One of the largest-flowered Hydrangea paniculata varieties.

Flowers open creamy white, remaining bright for much of the season.

Blooms may soften to pale pink as they mature late in the season.

Thick stems hold flowers upright without flopping.

Ideal for borders, specimen planting, and larger garden spaces.

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