Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ 4” Young Shrub

This plant is available for pre-order, with spring 2026 delivery. 
There are hydrangeas… and then there is ‘Grandiflora’, often called the legendary PeeGee Hydrangea—the shrub that inspired more Victorian garden paintings, cottage landscapes, and Southern heirloom borders than perhaps any other. While modern varieties come and go, this one has never left the stage. It persists because it’s that good: reliable, tough, stately, magnificent in bloom, and capable of growing into a small, ornamental tree if you wish.
And yet—try finding it.
Most nurseries today overlook these old-world treasures in favor of newer introductions, which makes authentic ‘Grandiflora’ surprisingly scarce in the retail marketplace. That’s why offering young 4” plants is such a privilege. These cuttings root vigorously, establish quickly, and grow into the grand, sweeping hydrangeas your grandmother (or great-grandmother) may have grown. It’s a chance to bring a bit of horticultural history into your garden.
When those enormous white flower panicles appear in mid-summer—glowing like lanterns above deep green foliage—you instantly understand why this plant inspired entire generations of gardeners. As the blooms age to blush-pink and antique rose, they become even more romantic. In autumn, the dried blooms remain architectural and elegant.
This is a heritage hydrangea, a plant with soul.
Quick Facts
Zones: 3–8
Sun: Full sun to part sun
Height/Spread: 8–12 ft tall × 8–10 ft wide (can be trained into a small tree)
Bloom Time: Mid–late summer into fall
Bloom Style: Enormous conical white panicles aging to soft pink and antique rose
Soil: Average, well-drained soil; adapts extremely well to clay
Water: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture while young
Growth Habit: Upright, fountain-shaped, vigorous
Maintenance: Blooms on new wood — prune in late winter or early spring
Best Uses:
• Classic cottage gardens
• Hedging or alleés
• Specimen shrubs
• Trained standards/small trees
• Four-season structure and nostalgia plantings
Why 4” Shrubs Are a Smart Choice
• Young, vigorous plants root in rapidly and adapt to your soil
• Easy to plant in multiples—ideal for hedges or alleys
• Far more affordable than large containers
• The exact same genetics as larger nursery stock—just earlier in the journey
• Perfect for gardeners who love watching a classic establish and mature
Small pots. Big potential.