Dragon Baby Hydrangea is a dwarf deciduous shrub with short upright stems sporting full sized panicles. These flowers that emerge creamy lime and transitions to rich deep pink bloom through summer into fall, attracting butterflies. While can tolerate full sun, its best blooms are in part sun and rich, moist well-drained acidic soils.
Type: |
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Origins: |
East Asia and Russia |
Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Green/Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Hosta, Viburnum
IMAGE: Photos by Turn Here Nursery LLC, Dragon baby hydrangea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.