Big Things Come In Small Packages

One of the earliest and smallest Panicle Hydrangeas available, Early Evolution Hydrangea adds large pops of flowers on teeny shrubs. Flowers begin to appear in early June, with the creamy white flowers appearing in large clusters. As flowers mature they take on a dusty rose-pink color, then transform to salmon pink in fall. The flowers appear on the shrubs for months. The flowers dry right on the shrub, bringing considerable interest to the winter landscape. Growing only about 2′ tall and wide, Early Evolution may be used to create small hedges, particularly lining a walkway or patio. It is also a choice plant for where small long-blooming accents are needed.

Plant in full sun to part shade in soil that has been amended with compost. Apply a starter fertilizer or an all-purpose fertilizer when planting, we use Starter with Bio Tone Organic Fertilizer. Fertilizing consistently will give you the best results. Stop fertilizing in late summer. Although fancy pruning is not needed as Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on the current season’s growth, they can be pruned in late winter to early spring. You can cut them back to the ground, or if you want taller plants cut them back to 1-3′ feet.