Hydrangea paniculata ‘Dragon Baby’
$74.99
Hydrangea paniculata HYLV17522 is a compact deciduous shrub with sturdy stems and dense conical panicles that change from pale lime and cream to deep reddish pink.
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Description
Hydrangea paniculata HYLV17522 forms a compact, bushy mound of strong stems topped by dense conical panicles. Flowers open pale lime green and cream in summer, then deepen through pink to red-pink as they age.
Grow it in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, or in full sun where the soil remains reliably moist. Water consistently through the first two years and mulch to conserve moisture. Lightly trim the previous year’s growth and old flower heads in early spring, avoiding a hard cutback. The plant can irritate skin and is harmful to pets if eaten; wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 50 cm – 100 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 100 cm – 150 cm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Hydrangea pan. Redlight, Hydrangea paniculata 'Dragon Baby', Hydrangea paniculata Dragon Baby, Hydrangea paniculata P17522, Hydrangea paniculata Red Light, Hydrangea paniculata Redlight |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, spider mites, stem and bulb eelworms, vine weevils, and scale insects. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold, and, rarely, honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Lightly trim last year's growth and old flower heads in early spring; avoid cutting back hard. |
| Hazardous information | The plant can irritate skin and is harmful to pets if eaten; wear gloves when handling. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil reliably moist, especially through the first two years. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade or full sun where soil stays reliably moist. |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Green, Red, Pink, Cream |
| Color flower winter | Brown |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Redlight Panicle Hydrangea |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23091700, HYDPADB0002G |
| Usps | Dense panicles shift from lime and cream to deep red-pink., A compact habit suits containers and smaller gardens. |