How do you care for a paniculata hydrangea?
Light/Watering: Most varieties thrive in full sun in the North, but in the South require afternoon shade. Moist soils that do not dry out are best; do not plant in hot, dry, exposed sites. Mulch to conserve moisture and buffer soil temperatures.
How big do Pee Gee hydrangeas get?
20′
The Pee Gee hydrangea grows to a height of 10–20′ and a spread of 10–20′ at maturity.
Where should I plant Hydrangea paniculata?
The hydrangea paniculata performs best when it is planted in porous, well-drained soil. If you are growing this type of shrub it’s recommended that you add compost to your soil mixture to help it with that water retention.
Can Pee Gee hydrangea grow in shade?
Peegee hydrangea is a large shrub or small tree from Asia that is best grown in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Are coffee grounds good for hydrangeas?
Some gardeners report success in turning their hydrangeas blue by applying coffee grounds to the soil. The coffee grounds make the soil more acidic, allowing the hydrangea to more easily absorb aluminum.
Do deer eat Pee Gee hydrangeas?
An advantage of using Pee Gees as a border-besides the beautiful display that they provide-is that deer tend to avoid them. This is great news if you tend to have deer problems. This very adaptable shrub is fast growing, with growth of 25 inches or more each year.
Why is my Pee Gee hydrangea not blooming?
Applies To: All Hydrangeas All Hydrangeas dislike dry conditions, and won’t grow (or bloom) very well if they aren’t watered regularly. Adding a layer of mulch will also help to get the soil moist. If you are looking for a variety that is more likely to grow successfully in dry conditions, try H. paniculata.
When and how do you prune hydrangeas?
The spent flowers from last season need to come off. It’s a good indication of where to prune. Look for those spent flowers and you go down the cane or stem until you see nice, healthy, powerful buds. What you do is, just prune them back just above the node.
When should you not cut back hydrangeas?
Trimming should be done immediately after flowering stops in summer, but no later than August 1. Do not prune in fall, winter, or spring or you could be cutting off new buds. Tip-pruning the branches as leaves emerge in spring can encourage multiple, smaller flower heads rather than fewer larger flower heads.
