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Hydrangea paniculata Puffer Fish® ('NCHP1')
Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea: Patent PPAF
- » Beautiful white blossoms turn pink in autumn
- » Excellent cut flowers
- » A focal point to any garden
- » Grows well in containers
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:3-5 ft
- Spread:3-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades, White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Think of Puffer Fish™ panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) as a larger, more puffed up Bobo®, with fluffy white blooms that engulf the entire plant, nearly obscuring the foliage. The flowers open and mature to a pure white. As the blooms age, they turn lime green and, for a bit of surprise, a fresh sprig of white flowers emerges from the tip of the panicle. A tight, compact habit with stems strong enough to hold its blooms. This NCSU hydrangea has all the talent needed to be a first-class landscape performer.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea paniculata Puffer Fish®
Prefers good, loamy soil. Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture is required. Blooms regardless of climate, soil, pH, or pruning. Prune in late winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow-release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommendations for rates of application.