Panicle Hydrangea: Identification, Top Cultivars & Pruning Guide

Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) blooms late summer into fall on new wood, making it foolproof for cold climates. 'Grandiflora' (PeeGee) is just one of many excellent cultivars.

Standout Varieties

• 'Limelight': Lime-green flowers aging to pink; 6–8 ft.
• 'Pinky Winky': Two-tone white/pink cones; 6–8 ft.
• 'Unique': Large, pure white, upright panicles; 8–10 ft.
• 'Pink Diamond', 'Floribunda', 'Big Ben', 'Silver Dollar': All reliable, white-to-pink aging.

Pruning & Care

• Full sun for best bloom.
• Prune late winter/early spring—blooms on new wood, so no flower loss.
• Tree form: select 3–5 trunks, remove lower branches annually.
• Remove faded flowers, dead/floppy wood anytime.
• Every few years, thin oldest center stems in winter to rejuvenate.