panicle hydrangea

Panicle Hydrangeas require consistent watering to keep them healthy and ensure they bloom in the summer. During the warm months, the plant needs to be watered approximately once a week, enough to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. In hotter temperatures, it may need to be watered more frequently--examine the soil to make sure it doesn't look dry before deciding to water again. During the winter months, you can reduce the amount of water to once every 2 weeks, as the plant's growth slows. Always check the soil before watering to make sure it's dry before adding more water.

Panicle Hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' STRAWBERRY SUNDAE) require full sun exposure when grown outdoors. Ideally, these plants need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to reach their full flowering potential. In areas with hotter climates, afternoon sun is best however, as it will help the plants avoid heat stress during the summer months. If grown indoors, try to place it in a bright, south-facing window to give it the best light exposure possible.

Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' STRAWBERRY SUNDAE) should be pruned in late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should be done to remove dead, diseased, or broken stems as well as any stems that are rubbing against each other. This will promote good air circulation and reduce disease. Additionally, if the plant is getting too crowded, a light pruning can be done to thin out the branches and open up the shape of the plant. Panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood so pruning will not reduce their flowering; in fact, deadheading of spent blooms can promote reblooming in some cases. It’s important, however, to not prune too much. If drastically reduced, the plants may suffer from lack of foliage and cannot adequately produce energy for blooming.