0Hydrangea paniculata
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How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-30 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
The sunniest window (south or west).
May
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
June
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
Hydrangea tip: Blue on acidic soil, pink on alkaline; only thin out bigleaf hydrangeas in spring.
Panicle hydrangea – what to know
Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) – family: Hydrangeaceae, genus: Hydrangea. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: high; min. -30 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Hydrangea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Panicle hydrangea?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Panicle hydrangea need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Panicle hydrangea get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Panicle hydrangea toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Panicle hydrangea flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Hydrangea: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September.
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