Growing guide · Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata

How to grow Panicle Hydrangea 'Puffer Fish™'.

Fluffy white blooms, sturdy stems.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–8
Size
3–5 ft tall and wide
Spacing
4–5 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Compact shrub covered in fluffy rounded white hydrangea flower heads

Light

Full sun to part shade. At least 4–6 hours of sun for strong stems and plenty of blooms.

Water

Water deeply weekly the first summer and during dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or fall, same depth as in the pot, in average soil.

Feeding

Balanced shrub fertilizer in spring.

Pruning

In late winter or early spring, cut back by about a third. It blooms on new wood.

Through the year

Leaves out in spring. Blooms July into fall. Dried heads hold into winter.

If something's off

Wilts in heat; that is usually thirst, not disease. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Big hydrangea flowers on a compact shrub that fits most foundation beds.

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