Deciduous shrub – Panicle Hydrangea

Panicle Hydrangea

Botanical name: hydrangea paniculata 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-15 ft in height with up to an 8 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Flower color: white/yellow/pink/green 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring during dormancy to promote blooms and maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: focal point, hedge, border 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: long blooming periods 

Watering instructions: keep soil moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food liquid fertilizer once a month from the early spring through the early summer 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: driftrose, hosta, daylily 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no