panicle hydrangea

Panicle hydrangeas are generally low-maintenance plants that require some attention in order to thrive. For best results, water deeply once a week in the spring and summer, and monthly in the fall and winter. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don't over-water or let it become soggy. Give your plant 1-2 inches of water – either from rainfall or a hose – each time you water. If the soil is dry to a depth of 2 inches or more, it’s time to water again. It’s also important to mulch around the base of the plant to help it retain moisture, and prune in late winter or early spring to encourage healthy growth and shape.

Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' VANILLA STRAWBERRY) requires at least 6 hours of full sun each day in order to thrive. However, it can tolerate some shade. When grown in full sun, the plant will flower profusely and growing in partial shade may cause it to bloom less. For best growth and flowering, plant in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.

Pruning of panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' VANILLA STRAWBERRY) should take place once a year, in the late winter, right before the plant starts to bud. This pruning should be done to shape the plant, remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood, and to contain the overall size of the plant. To prune, remove branches that interfere with the desired shape of the plant and excessive, congested, or crossing branches. Make cuts close to the parent stem, using lopping shears, pruning saws, and pole-pruners to help access higher branches. Also, be sure to remove any broken, diseased, weak, or crossing stems just above a healthy bud. Lastly, a general shaping is recommended, allowing the desired shape to be seen when the plant flowers.