panicle hydrangea

Panicle hydrangea should be watered deeply and slowly once a week during the growing season and once per month during the winter. During the growing season, provide 1 to 2 inches of water each week, either with rainfall or irrigation, to make sure the soil remains moist, but not soggy. It is best to water in the morning, to reduce the risk of fungal diseases due to foliage remaining wet overnight. Fertilizing is often unnecessary if a slow-release granular fertilizer was applied at planting, however a monthly dose of liquid fertilizer from early spring through early summer can be beneficial.

Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata 'LeeP1' WHITE WEDDING) require approximately 6 hours of sunlight each day. They do best if they receive morning sunlight and afternoon shade. This helps the plant from becoming overly dry and damaged from too much direct sunlight. During the peak growing season, they will benefit from additional hours of sunlight. When the plant has finished blooming, it can tolerate more direct sun if necessary.

Prune panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘LeeP1’ WHITE WEDDING) in late winter or early spring. Start by removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Then, cut off branches that are growing too closely to the main stem. Cut back any stems that are excessively long. Lastly, thin out any overcrowded shoots by cutting them back to 2 or 3 buds from the main stem. Prune these hydrangeas sparingly, as flowers are held on new wood, and aggressive pruning can reduce the flower display for the upcoming year.