Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Little Hottie® Hydrangea is a resilient, medium-sized shrub with loaded, white to soft-pink, mophead flowers that bloom in the summer and provide an interesting contrast to its lush green foliage. Reaching a mature height of 3 to 5 feet with a symmetrical spread of 3 to 5 feet, the flowers of this fragrant hydrangea unfurl in graceful green clusters atop robust stems. These blooms transform in summer, blanching to an elegant, pristine white before blushing in fall with a delicate pink hue.
Bred in the southern United States for its heat tolerance, Little Hottie® will not wilt or brown in the summer sun and is a fantastic option in any climate, hot or cool. Its compact, mounded form with natural basal branching provides unique color all season long. These low-maintenance hydrangeas make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers, and you can both dry and preserve the flowers for a winter arrangement.
Little Hottie® Hydrangea Care
Little Hottie® Hydrangea can thrive in full sun to partial shade, and should be watered deeply and regularly until established. Mature plants need average water, but can withstand more sun exposure than other hydrangeas. You should feed your Little Hottie® yearly with organic fertilizer. It prefers moist soil with good drainage.
Your Little Hottie® will not require much pruning, but if you would like to prune your hydrangeas for size control or shape, it is best to do it in the early spring before new growth begins.
Little Hottie® Hydrangea Spacing
When planting, space your Little Hottie® Hydrangea a minimum of 2 feet apart from center to center. Hydrangeas need adequate air flow to maximize their blooming potential. The Little Hottie® Hydrangea is gorgeous, planted in a shady, compact space, or in pots and containers with proper drainage. A favorite of florists, the beautiful blooms of the Little Hottie® are striking in arrangements and bouquets.
Little Hottie® Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White, Green
- Flower Description
- Brilliant White, Lime Green
- Bloom Time
- Mid to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Little Hottie® Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- HYDRANGEA PAN. 'LITTLE HOTTIE'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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