Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Flame' (PP21292, also known as 'Bokratorch') is a sensational cultivar that transforms through a spectacular color progression: pristine white → pale pink → bright pink → deep reddish-pink → burgundy—all on the same plant, often simultaneously. It's a living color wheel that evolves from midsummer through autumn.
The conical panicles are large, 8–12 inches long, held upright on strong stems. They open creamy white in midsummer. As individual florets age, they transition through pink to deep red, creating a multicolored effect as new white florets open at the tip while older ones deepen at the base. By autumn, the entire panicle can be a rich burgundy-red. The color shift is driven by temperature and age, not soil pH.
The plant forms an upright, vase-shaped shrub 5–6 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide, with healthy green foliage that turns yellow in fall.
Inherits the species' toughness: full sun to part shade, USDA zones 3–8, adaptable soils, drought-tolerant once established. Blooms on new wood—late winter pruning encourages larger panicles. The Magical® series (Dutch breeding) selects for intense color progression and strong stems.
'Magical Flame' delivers a dynamic display that changes weekly. Use as a specimen, in a mixed border, or as a flowering hedge. The persistent dried panicles provide winter structure. A cultivar that makes the most of the paniculata's natural color-aging tendency, amplified to spectacular effect.
Copyright © www.100flowers.win Botanic Garden All Rights Reserved