Light
Full sun to part shade. At least four hours of sun for strong color.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'
How to grow Panicle Hydrangea 'Little Lime Punch®'.
Lime, then white, then punch.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 3–8
- Size
- 3–5 ft tall and wide
- Spacing
- 3–4 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first two summers. After that, in dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall, crown at soil level.
Feeding
A balanced slow-release feed in spring.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back by up to a third.
Through the year
Leaves in spring. Flowers from July, changing color into fall. Dried heads into winter.
If something's off
Few flowers means too much shade. Floppy stems after rain mean a firmer prune next spring. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Panicle hydrangea toughness and color change in a size that fits a small yard.
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