Paniculata hydrangeas have lovely cone-shaped flowers

The panicle hydrangeas, like limelights, bobos, quickfires, etc, form their buds on the NEW growth each year (new “wood”). Pruning in spring stimulates new growth and protects the plants from extreme temperatures in the winter if you prune them in the fall, though they tend to be very hardy. They’re also nice to look at over the winter and they can provide some habitat for birds. If you need to prune them this fall because they will be in the way over the winter or you are worried about snow or

You have options for these types of hydrangeas (panicle, or paniculata). This one is a limelight but there are many different kinds. They are more woody, like a shrub. You can’t do this with other types of hydrangeas like macrophylla/big leaf, arborescens (e.g. Anabelle), or oakleaf. For more info on which type to prune or not to prune and when, I have a free guide which you can find on my website. (See below and click the shopping cart at the top.)I have ones I prune to be more shrub-like and I

No such thing as too many hydrangeas, right?.. 😅👀 If you could only grow one panicle hydrangea for the rest of your life, which one would you choose? Panicle hydrangeas are stealing September with their vivid pink and red hues. Their long-lasting display falls well into September, which is the perfect time to save some blooms for yourself before they begin to fade. We love cutting a few flowers to dry and later include in arrangements, table settings, wall hangings, and more. In a way, panicle