Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
These color-changing flowers are extraordinary! Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea paniculata is a dwarf panicle hydrangea, growing just 3 feet tall and wide. It produces masses of cone-shaped flower spires in summer and fall. Each cluster of flowers blooms with hues of soft green, transitioning to an intense pink color as they age. The long-lasting flowers remain on the plant through winter as a papery tan inflorescence held on reddish-brown stems. The ovate leaves provide great fall color in rusty gold shades.
The compact habit of Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea makes it ideal for small gardens and containers. Grow this small shrub as an accent plant in mixed borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. Use its low-growing, neat form in mass plantings to line walkways and for planting in front of taller trees and shrubs. The flowers of Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea are perfect for cut and dried arrangements.
Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea Care
Panicled hydrangeas are more tolerant of full sun than other species of hydrangeas. Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea can be planted in full sun, especially if it is receiving afternoon shade, or partial shade. Grow this shrub in moist, well-drained soil. Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and pH levels. Keep your hydrangea watered well during its first growing season, and water it whenever the soil is excessively dry. Apply mulch to the soil to help conserve moisture.
Like other panicled hydrangeas, Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea blooms on new wood. The best time to prune this plant is in spring. To encourage more flowering, cut back a third of the hydrangea’s height as the new growth emerges.
Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea Spacing
Dragon Baby Hydrangea’s dwarf, compact form makes it easy to fit into any garden. Plant each shrub 3 feet apart to ensure room for growth and proper air circulation.
Dragon Baby Hydrangea Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Brown, Green, Pink, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Cream and Lime to Rich pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Dragon Baby Hydrangea |
| Other Name(s): Panicle Hydrangea |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'HYLV17522' USPPAF, CPBRAF |
- SKU:
- 1231020465-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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