Sun-Loving: Panicle Hydrangeas
Prized fortheir showy, large conical flower clusters that bloom from summer into fall. Hydrangeapaniculata, commonly called panicle hydrangeas, have a range of bloom colors includingwhite, cream, pink, and red that gradually fade to brown as they mature. The long-lastingflowers add interest to the garden and make a lovely cut or dried flower. Theyare also known for their exceptional sun tolerance and can take full sun as wellas partial shade.
Your Favorite Panicle Hydrangeas
Hydrangea Limelight
This popular cultivar features large,cone-shaped flower clusters that bloom in mid-summer and gradually turn fromlime green to pink and then to a rich bronze color in the fall. It stunsin the landscape with its impressive size growing 6-8 feet tall and wide makingit a perfect focal point in your garden design or used as a border plant (noteit will drop its leaves in winter).
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Hydrangea Little Lime
This stunning shrub features large, cone-shapedflower clusters that start off bright lime green in mid-summer and graduallychange to shades of pink, red, and burgundy as fall approaches. It'smore compact, reaching 3-5 feet at maturity making it a perfect accent in thelandscape or even as the star in a large pot.
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Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry
This hydrangea stands proud in the landscape at6-7 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide and is known for its cone-shaped flowerclusters that start off creamy white in early summer and gradually turn shadesof pink and then deep red as fall approaches. Its flowers also have afun slightly sweet and fruity fragrance and are a popular cut flower.
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Hydrangea Strawberry Sundae
This lovely cultivar produces large, roundedflower clusters that start off white in early summer and gradually turn shadesof pink and then deep red as fall approaches. Its compact size of just3-4 feet tall and wide makes it so versatile in the landscape and even in pots.
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Hydrangea Bobo
A charming compact shrub that produces an abundanceof large, white flower clusters that start blooming in mid-summer and continuethrough fall. Coming in at just 2-3 feet tall and wide, it's a great choicefor smaller gardens or container gardens on a patio or balcony.
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Hydrangea Quick Fire
Enjoy large, cone-shaped flower clusters thatare reddish-pink that start blooming in early summer, around Independence Day,and continue through fall. A true statement in the landscape standing 6-8 feettall and wide with foliage that turns to gold and burgundy come fall.
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Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Panicle hydrangeas can be planted in the landscape or in acontainer. Here are the steps for planting hydrangeas in your landscape.
1. Dig a hole twice the size ofthe hydrangea pot.
2. Remove the native soil fromthe hole and mix it at a 50-50 ratio with Black Gold Planting Mix. Our nativeclay soil is compact and dense. It's critical to amend it with a rich, organicplanting mix to break up the soil to allow for root development and properdrainage as well as add needed organic matter.
3. Backfill the hole to the sizeof your hydrangea container and add a handful of Dr. Earth Root Zone OrganicStarter Fertilizer to the hole. This will help give your new hydrangea keyvitamins for root development and prevents transplant shock.
4. Holding the base of thehydrangea; remove it from the grower's pot and place it in the hole.
5. Backfill the hole with theamended soil and gently press the top of the soil to remove air pockets. Thesoil line from the pot should be even with the soil level in your garden; besure not to plant too deep or too shallow.
6. Give your newly plantedhydrangea a good watering to help it get comfy and cozy in its new home.
Water Needs
Hydrangeas are thirsty;especially while they are establishing in your landscape. Foliage may wilt onour hot summer nights but rebound in the morning. To help keep your hydrangeacooler and retain moisture, apply a two-inch layer of mulch around yourhydrangeas. Avoid getting water on the foliage in the afternoon as the water onthe leaves can cause scorch. Proper and best watering times are best in themorning between 6am-10am.
Pruning
The best time to prune your HydrangeaPaniculata is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. It'simportant to prune only the old or weak wood, as this will encourage thedevelopment of new and stronger branches. Avoid cutting back the currentseason's growth, as this will remove the potential for new flowers.Deadheading, or removing spent blooms, can also be done throughout the growingseason to encourage the plant to produce more flowers.
