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From the GCV Horticulture Committee ...
Want to provide some show stopping bloom in your July garden without a lot of deadheading and other back breaking labor? Think about adding some of the new hydrangea paniculata cultivars to your landscape.
We know the more familiar panicle hydrangea shrubs like peegee, tardiva, and limelight, and they have long been staples of the mid to late summer garden. However, several new cultivars have been introduced to the nursery trade that are worth noting especially since they are smaller growing, yet still full flowering.
The first is hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’ commonly called Little Lime. It grows 3 to 5’ tall and 3 to 5’ wide in full sun to part shade and is one of the most winter hardy of the hydrangeas. It blooms on current season’s growth, so late winter pruning is advised.
The second is hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’ trade name BOBO. It has a dwarf compact shape growing only 2-3’ tall and 3-4’ wide with abundant flowers on stiff stems that hold the blooms upright. It grows in full sun to part shade and is winter hardy.
Both plants are relatively pest free and are great for areas in your garden where space is limited.
Go to the plant finder section of the Missouri Botanical Garden website for more information about these newer hydrangeas.
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