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Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'
Choose Little Lime Punch® if you want a compact panicle hydrangea with changing flower color near the house. The tradeoff: it is a color shrub, not a privacy plant, and its red tones will vary with weather and site.
Buy This If
You want changing flower color.
You need a smaller panicle hydrangea.
You prefer easy spring pruning.
Skip This If
You need winter privacy.
You dislike color variation.
You want blue flowers.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The changing bloom colors give it more presence than a plain white hydrangea without needing a large footprint.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the fastest shrub for making a large mass.
Maintenance
B+
It blooms on new wood, so pruning is straightforward, though spring shaping and removing old blooms keep it cleaner.
Deer Resistance
C
Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A
Its compact habit makes it a strong fit where larger panicle hydrangeas would crowd walks, windows, or entries.
Screening Value
D
It is deciduous and rounded, so it will not provide dependable privacy or wind blocking.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want hydrangea color close to the house without committing to a large Limelight-type shrub.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
4 ft
Mature Width
4 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8a
Spacing
3.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, compact conical
Customers Usually Ask
Will the flowers always turn red?
They usually shift through several colors, but the depth of red depends on weather, sun, and timing.
Does it need special pruning?
No; prune in early spring before new growth and avoid hard summer pruning.
Is this a blue hydrangea?
No; it is a panicle hydrangea with lime, white, pink, and red tones, not blue.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
Fairview Juniper
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!