2 GALLON POT Exposure Part Sun to Sun Sun Flower Season Summer Fall Mature Size Height: 3' - 5' Spread: 3' - 5' This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 8 Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate. 3 4 5 6 7 8 What is my hardiness zone? NORTH BAY, ONTARIO ZONE 4 DETAILS FEATURES Think of Puffer Fish™ panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) as a larger, more puffed up Bobo®, with fluffy white blooms that engulf the entire plant, nearly obscuring the foliage. The flowers open and mature to a pure white. As the blooms age, they turn lime green and, for a bit of surprise, a fresh sprig of white flowers emerges from the tip of the panicle. A tight, compact habit with stems strong enough to hold its blooms. This NCSU hydrangea has all the talent needed to be a first-class landscape performer. Long Blooming CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Height Category: Medium Garden Height: 36 - 60 Inches Spacing: 36 - 60 Inches Spread: 36 - 60 Inches Flower Colors: White Flower Shade: White summer flowers have a green tint in autumn Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: green Habit: Mounded Container Role: Thriller PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun Sun The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Category: Easy Blooms On: New Wood Bloom Time: Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Hardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a Water Category: Average Uses: Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point Maintenance Notes: Prefers good, loamy soil. Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture required. Blooms regardless of climate, soil, pH or pruning. Prune in late winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommendations for rates of application. Puffer Fish® Hydrangea paniculata 'NCHP1' USPP 35,316, Can PBRAF PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS