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Hydrangea paniculata Little Hottie First Editions - Panicle hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata Little Hottie® First Editions®
Panicle hydrangea, PeeGee hydrangea

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Selected in the southern United States for its heat tolerance, this variety does not wilt or brown under the sun. Its compact and rounded form, well-branched, has sturdy stems that can support the weight of its panicles. This paniculate hydrangea requires little maintenance. It will thrive in any ordinary soil that remains slightly moist.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The Hydrangea paniculata Little Hottie First Editions is a panicled hydrangea that is well adapted to all climates and particularly to hot climates, with good heat and sun tolerance. It develops conical panicles of lime green and then brilliant pure white before taking on pink hues in autumn. It forms a compact, rounded, well-branched bush that requires little pruning or maintenance. Sturdy and with strong stems, it carries its large, dense flower panicles without weakening.

The Hydrangea paniculata, also known as the Mountain Hydrangea, is a species of hydrangea belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, native to deciduous forests in China and Japan, particularly hardy. It is easy to grow in any good garden soil that remains moist.

The Little Hottie First Editions variety is a recent selection originating from the southern United States by Bailey Nurseries, which offers a range of premium plants with excellent performance. The bush has a compact and rounded development, with erect, thick main branches that remain straight under the weight of the flowers. At maturity, this variety will reach about 1.20m in height and 1.20m in spread. From the end of June, or in July depending on the region, it produces numerous well-formed panicles composed of quite spectacular flowers, conical but more compact and rounded than those of other H. paniculata. They consist mainly of large sterile florets, single, evolving from lime green to brilliant white, and then taking on antique pink hues in autumn. The branches bear oval leaves from spring, fairly light green in colour, 5 to 15cm long and 5 to 7cm wide, finely toothed. They turn yellow in autumn before disappearing in winter. Panicled hydrangeas are less sensitive to late frosts, as they mostly flower on new growth. This variety can withstand temperatures down to -20°C, or even lower.

Panicled hydrangeas distinguish themselves from their cousins, the bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), by their good tolerance to sun, sea spray, and relative drought. But Little Hottie offers even better performance and can withstand intense sun and summer heat. Planted in any good garden soil, although not too chalky, it forms a well-defined bush that is covered in flowers for over two months in just a few seasons. Plant it as a specimen, in a low hedge or border, or even in a light woodland mix with other hydrangeas and repeat flowering roses to play with contrasts and shapes. You can also pair it with grasses such as Miscanthus, Panicum virgatum Squaw, and Stipa. Its small size allows it to be adopted without hesitation in a small garden and to be grown without any problems in a large container on the terrace, where it will live for many years with regular fertilisation and watering.

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Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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Hydrangeas: planting, pruning and care
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Hydrangea paniculata Little Hottie First Editions - Panicle hydrangea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Product reference • 20657

Planting and care

Hydrangea paniculata Little Hottie is not very demanding when it comes to soil type, as long as it is not too heavy, not too chalky, and rather moist. It requires a sunny or semi-shady exposure, but it is very tolerant to full sun. When planting, make sure to place it in deeply cultivated soil. A good base fertiliser (bonemeal) will promote the growth of your plant and nourish it without the risk of burning. If your soil tends to be dry, mix our water retainer, stockosorb, with the soil when filling the planting hole and provide a watering basin on the surface.

At the end of summer, we advise you not to cut the dry panicles, as they will protect the terminal shoots of the branches during winter. Cut off all the dry flowers at the end of February or at the first signs of good weather. Their spring growth is quite late.

Hydrangea paniculata should be pruned at the end of winter to produce more inflorescences and maintain a dense habit. Except when intentionally limiting the size of the bush, make sure not to remove the 2-year-old branches, as this would hinder the plant's development.

Hydrangea paniculata is more drought-resistant and can easily thrive in non-acidic soil. It blooms generously from June until the first frost. When planted in the sun, its inflorescences change colour in autumn.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23.5°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary, loose, fertile soil.

Care

Pruning instructions The Hydrangea paniculata Little Spooky should be pruned in late winter to produce more inflorescences and maintain a dense habit. Apart from intentionally limiting the expansion of the bush that has become too large, care should be taken not to remove the 2-year-old branches, as this would compromise the plant's development.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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