Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco
Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco
Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco
Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco
Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco ('ROU201306'PBR)
Paniculate Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea
2 plants arrived in good condition, quickly and well packaged. Can't wait to see them flower. Planted in wicker baskets.
Steph, 11/12/2024
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Description
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco' is one of the most compact paniculate hydrangeas currently available in the horticultural trade. This does not prevent this small shrub from offering spectacular and long-lasting flowering. Very stocky, with very strong stems which, without weakening, carry large panicles of pastel and colour-changing flowers, this hydrangea is perfectly adapted to being grown in large pots and is very useful for landscaping small spaces. Its plump inflorescences bloom from late spring, gradually changing from cream mixed with green to pink before wilting. This wonderful variety won the silver medal at the Boskoop Plantarium in 2019.
Hydrangea paniculata, also known as Paniculate Hydrangea, is a particularly hardy species of hydrangea belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family originating from the leafy forests of China and Japan. It is easy to grow in any good garden soil that remains fresh.
The 'Little Fresco' variety, recently introduced to the market, was developed in the Netherlands. This shrub shows a very reduced growth, with main branches that are erect and thick, remaining upright under the weight of the flowers. At maturity, this variety will reach approximately 70 cm (27.6 in) in height and 50 cm (19.7 in) in width. From mid-June, numerous truly spectacular flower panicles bloom on the year's branches; these measure 20 cm (7.9 in) in length and are conical but more rounded than those of other H. paniculata varieties. They contain numerous fertile, single florets, evolving from a greenish-cream hue to pink as they age, passing through white. From spring, the branches bear finely dentate, ovate leaves of a fairly light green colour, measuring 5 to 15 cm (2 to 5.9 in) long and 5 to 7 cm wide. They turn yellow in autumn before disappearing in winter. Paniculate hydrangeas are less sensitive to late frosts as they mostly bloom on the year's shoots. This variety will resist temperatures down to -20 °C (-4 °F), or even below.
Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco distinguishes itself from its cousins, the large-leaved hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), by its good tolerance to sun, salt spray and relative drought. Installed in any good garden soil without too much limestone, 'Little Fresco' forms, in just a few seasons, a neat-looking shrub that is covered in flowers for three months. Install it as a single plant, in a low hedge or in a mass planting, or even in light undergrowth, mixed with other hydrangeas and perpetual roses to play with contrasts and forms. You can also combine it with grasses like Miscanthus, Panicum virgatum Squaw and Stipa. Its small size allows it to be incorporated without hesitation into a small garden and to be grown without difficulty in a large pot on the terrace, where it will live for many years with regular watering and applications of fertiliser.
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Hydrangea paniculata Little Fresco is not very demanding about the nature of the soil, as long as it is not too heavy or too calcareous, and remains rather fresh. It requires a sunny but non-burning exposure, or partial shade. When planting, install it in a deeply worked soil. A good base fertiliser (horn or dried blood) will promote the recovery of your young plant and nourish it without risk of burning. If your soil is dry, mix our STOCKOSORB® water retainer with the soil when filling in 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 which will protect the terminal shoots of the branches in winter; you should cut all the dry flowers at the end of February or on the first summer days. The plant's spring vegetation appears rather late.
Hydrangea paniculata should be pruned at the end of winter to produce more inflorescences and maintain a dense habit. Except to deliberately limit the expansion of the bush if it has become too large, you should be careful not to remove the two-year-old branches, as doing so will compromise the development of the plant.
Hydrangea Paniculata is more resistant to drought and establishes itself easily even in non-acidic soil. It blooms generously from June until the first frosts. When planted in the sun, its inflorescences change colour in the autumn.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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