Early blooms start creamy green and quickly develop to watermelon pink. Its long bloom period means you’ll enjoy colorful flowers for 3+ months every year. An upright garden plant that holds its bottom-to-top blooms. Botanical Name- Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPM’ Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh puh-nik-yoo-LAH-tuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 8 ft Mature Height- 8 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, compost enriched soil, but tolerant of average Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White to pale pink Bloom Time- Early to late summer Companion Plants- Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ – airy yellow daisies vs hydrangea panicles Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C30 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring for shape, as it flowers on new wood. Water thoroughly during dry spells. A balanced spring fertilizer supports plentiful blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back stems to maintain size and shape. Blooms form on new wood. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
