Description
Elegant, hardy, and wonderfully showy, Hydrangea ‘Wudu’ is a paniculata hydrangea that brings structure and long-lasting colour from mid-summer right through to autumn. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads open in fresh creamy-white tones, then gradually develop soft blush and deeper pink highlights as the season progresses.
It’s the kind of shrub that makes a border feel instantly more “designed” — generous blooms, strong shape, and a calm, luminous presence that works in almost any garden style.
Why you’ll love it
- Long flowering season – summer into autumn
- Colour that evolves – creamy white blooms maturing to pink tones
- Hardy & dependable – a strong choice for Irish and UK gardens
- Great for borders and big pots – adds height, volume and brightness
Where to plant
Plant in sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. It’s ideal for:
- Mixed borders (as a late-summer focal point)
- Repeating along a fence or boundary for a flowering rhythm
- Large containers near patios (keep watering consistent)
Caragh Garden Notebook (care made simple)
- Light: Sun to part shade
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
- Water: Water well during dry spells, especially in pots
- Feeding: Feed in spring to support strong growth and flowering
- Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring — paniculatas flower on new wood, so a tidy cut-back encourages strong new stems and big blooms






