Description

Looking for a hydrangea with real character? Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ is a great choice. Skyfall is a Hydrangea paniculata with large, open flower heads in white that age to pink, on a compact plant.

Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs in the UK, producing big, long-lasting flower heads from midsummer into autumn. Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) carry cone-shaped heads and are very hardy, Annabelle types (Hydrangea arborescens) bear huge white domes, and mophead or lacecap types (Hydrangea macrophylla and serrata) give rounded or flat heads in pink, blue or red.

Key features of Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’

• Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Season of interest: Midsummer to autumn
• Look: Very large white mophead flowers
• Height and spread: 1m x 1m
• Position: Sun or part shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, though late frosts may damage new shoots on mophead types
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: cut and dried flowers, mixed borders, large pots, patio pots

Why choose Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’?

• Large flower heads
• Compact paniculata
• Very hardy

Where to plant Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’

Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ grows best in sun or part shade, in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. It is a good choice for cut and dried flowers, and also works well for mixed borders, large pots and patio pots. Pair with ferns, hostas, Japanese anemones and grasses.

How to plant Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’

Water well during dry spells, especially in the first summer. Mulch each spring and feed with a general fertiliser. Water well in dry spells and mulch each spring; leave faded heads on over winter for protection and prune in spring. Pruning depends on type: panicle and Annabelle hydrangeas flower on new growth and are cut back in early spring, while mophead and lacecap types are pruned lightly, removing old flower heads to the first pair of healthy buds in spring. Wilting in hot weather usually means dry roots.

Growing Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ in a pot

Excellent in large pots of loam-based compost; water regularly.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ grow?
Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ typically reaches 1m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is midsummer to autumn, when it shows very large white mophead flowers.

Is Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ hardy?
Fully hardy, though late frosts may damage new shoots on mophead types.

How do I prune Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’?
Pruning depends on type: panicle and Annabelle hydrangeas flower on new growth and are cut back in early spring, while mophead and lacecap types are pruned lightly, removing old flower heads to the first pair of healthy buds in spring.

When should I prune Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’?
See the care section above: timing depends on the type of hydrangea.

Can I dry Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ flowers?
Yes. Cut the heads in late summer as they begin to papery and hang them upside down.

Add Hydrangea ‘Skyfall’ to your basket today and enjoy midsummer to autumn interest in your garden.