{"product_id":"hydrangea-paniculata-switch-ophelia","title":"Compact shrub hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata Switch Ophelia (Polestar, Breg14)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/strong\u003e Polestar ('Breg14' PBR), also sold as \u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Ophelia\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an ultra-compact panicle hydrangea selected in the Netherlands. The shrub remains low and dense, reaching approximately 50 cm in height and 50–80 cm in width, making it ideal for pots, terraces, and small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt blooms early for a panicle hydrangea, from June through autumn. The inflorescences are rounded and flattened, with a lace-type structure (large sterile flowers + small fertile flowers). They open greenish-white \/ cream, then turn pink and, toward autumn, dark pink. \u003cstrong\u003eThe flower color is not affected by soil pH.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf, compact shrub (approximately 50 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period: June–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy white flowers, then pink, then dark pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor does NOT depend on pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood frost resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: full sun or partial shade. In strong summer sun, afternoon partial shade protects the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: hardy (approximately -25°C, H5 zone). Suitable for planting in Romanian gardens, provided the soil is well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. In a pot, do not allow the soil to dry out completely in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: blooms on new wood. Prune in spring, shortening the previous year's shoots above a woody framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: fertile, moist, and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended growing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor planting in a pot or improving garden soil:\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/pamant-universal-premium-de-flori-nl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium universal potting soil (Netherlands) - Secret Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent in pots, at entrances, in low borders, small gardens, and on terraces. The flowers remain decorative on the shrub even after drying. Also suitable as cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike \u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, the flower color of panicle hydrangeas cannot be changed with aluminum sulfate or acidic soil. This shrub is deciduous: it loses its leaves in winter and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA miniature, early-flowering, easy-care hydrangea with flowers that change from white to pink throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold resistance: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edown to -40°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot size:  19 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: 40-60 cm (varies depending on the season)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434464649542,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/HydrangeapaniculataSwitchOphelia.jpg?v=1790158970","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-nl\/products\/hydrangea-paniculata-switch-ophelia","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}