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Puffer Fish' Panicle Hydrangea 3 Gallon

Puffer Fish' Panicle Hydrangea 3 Gallon

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Puffer Fish'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Puffer Fish'

Description

The 'Puffer Fish' Panicle Hydrangea is a stunning deciduous shrub known for its unique, fluffy white blooms that gradually turn pink as they mature. This cultivar is compact, making it perfect for smaller gardens or as a focal point in mixed borders. Its conical flower heads are a magnet for pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to your garden.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container gardening on patios and terraces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Puffer Fish'
  • Common Name Common Name: Puffer Fish' Panicle Hydrangea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Hostas, Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
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