panicle hydrangea

Little Lime panicle hydrangeas need to be watered every 3-4 days for optimal growing conditions. During the warm weather months of June through September, your Little Lime should receive 1-2 inches of water per week; if the weather is particularly hot and dry, it may require more. In the cooler months of October through May, they will require less water, about every 7-10 days. The soil should be kept moist, but not overly saturated. If the water drains too quickly, there is a chance the roots may dry out. During the hottest times of the year, you may need to water more frequently, especially if there has been very little rainfall.

Panicle hydrangeas need full to partial sunlight to thrive. It should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of morning sunlight each day and some afternoon shade during the warmer parts of the day. During the summer months when the sun is strongest, the plant should have some type of shade cover to help protect it from too much direct sunlight. During the winter months, the plant needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to maintain its healthy growth.

Panicle hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Before new growth appears, you should look for dead or damaged branches and remove them. Then, prune the plant back to about 1-third its original size, cutting stems just above a bud facing outward. This will encourage more full new growth and stronger stems. If you wish to shape the shrub, wait until after flowers have faded and then prune as needed to maintain the desired shape.