Powerball™ Panicle Hydrangea

Win the hydrangea jackpot with Powerball™ panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata)! This interesting new selection combines the USDA zone 4 hardiness and rock-solid reliability of panicle hydrangeas with the irresistible round flower shape more typically associated with H. macrophylla for an irresistibly showy display. Very large inflorescences are comprised of densely packed florets that start out a refreshing lime green, turn to creamy white, then age to an array of pink shades in late summer/early autumn. This healthy, vigorous panicle hydrangea has sturdy stems that hold the big, rounded blooms firmly upright, despite their large size. Useful 3-6' tall size provides abundant design opportunities in the landscape or garden. Makes a good hedge or screen. Excellent for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.
 
USDA Zone 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height 3-6'
Width 3-6'
Bloom Time: Summer 
Flower Color: Green, Pink
Foliage Color: Green
 
Pruning: 
In late winter or early spring, cut back by about one-third its total height, just above a set of large buds. This ensures that the growth for the season will come vigorous buds lower on the plant and also serves to remove any remaining dried blooms. Alternatively, cut back in autumn once the plant has gone completely dormant. May be cut back harder if desired, though this tends to produce stems that are unable to achieve maximum stem strength the following season.
 
Growing Tips: 
Panicle hydrangeas are the most sun tolerant hydrangeas and are also resistant to wilting. In cooler climates, full sun is recommended for best stem strength and flower set. Flower color is unaffected by soil chemistry. If flowers turn brown and dry instead of aging to pink or red, this indicates that the plant needs more water or that nighttime temperatures are too high for the transition to occur.
 
Available in 4" pots