Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'

Dense vigorous multi-stemmed large shrub with soft bright green leaves. In late summer the shrub is covered with large panicles, up to 30 cm long, of creamy-white flowers, mixed with cream fertile florets , these turn pale pink with age. Very pretty. Severe pruning in the spring encourages a good flowering. Thin out crowded stems in late winter. Hardy for cold sites. Best in semi-shade, with good soil moisture.