Panicle hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata
Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–8 ft tall and 4–8 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun to part. The hydrangea that works in CO, but still not xeric. Needs afternoon shade and consistent moisture — not a low-water choice.
medium water4–8 ft tall and 4–8 ft wideToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Hydrangea paniculata
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Limelight', 'Little Lime', 'Bobo', 'Quick Fire'
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 4–8 ft tall and 4–8 ft wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- low
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- white, pink
- Bloom time
- mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- north foundation
Planting & establishment
Water weekly through first summer. East- or north-facing locations preferred — afternoon sun stresses it in our heat.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Panicle hydrangea good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Panicle hydrangea is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a shrub suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Panicle hydrangea get?
- It matures to about 4–8 ft tall and 4–8 ft wide.
- How much water does Panicle hydrangea need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Panicle hydrangea safe for dogs?
- No — Panicle hydrangea is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
