Hydrangea Paniculata is a versatile and hardy flowering shrub, thriving in USDA zones 3–7. Unlike mophead hydrangeas, it needs several hours of sun, making it an excellent choice for sunny landscapes or cooler climates. Paniculatas can grow up to 8–10 feet tall and wide, with varieties like 'Limelight' being especially popular.
Key Features:
Bloom Time: Summer–Fall Zones: 4–9 Light Requirements: Sun–Part Shade Heat Tolerance: High Size: 8–10 feet tall and wide
Benefits:
Tolerates pruning and can be shaped as a shrub or tree.
Suitable for both northern and southern climates.
Long-lasting blooms ideal for shrub borders or specimen plants.
Growing Instructions:
Prepare Soil: Fill a planting flat two-thirds full with vermiculite or perlite potting soil. Sow Seeds: Sprinkle four seeds in each section, cover with plastic wrap to maintain humidity. Provide Light: Place the flat in a bright location but avoid direct sunlight. Seeds germinate in 10–14 days. Transplant Seedlings: Move seedlings with 3–4 healthy leaves into 1-gallon pots filled with peat soil and organic compost. Outdoor Planting: Transplant outdoors in late spring after the last frost, choosing a sunny or part-shade location.
Enjoy beautiful blooms that brighten your garden from summer through fall!
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.