Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Perfect for any bouquet! This Mini Penny Hydrangea is a proficient re-bloomer that will last from spring to early fall. It has an adorable rounded habit that will compliment any space! It has the ability to thrive in some shade. Its big leaves paired with colorful blooms makes it the perfect addition to any landscape!
The foliage of this Hydrangea is a rich green with the leaves being four to eight inches long. The blooms that start to appear in the spring can vary in color depending on the Ph level of the soil. The more acidic the soil the more blue blooms you will get. The lower the acidity, the blooms will be more pink and lilac. The Mini Penny Hydrangea reaches a height of up to four feet tall and wide. Use this Hydrangea as a border plant, or for screening. It makes a stunning focal point, and its flowers are perfect for bouquets.
Mini Penny Hydrangea Care
Plant this Hydrangea in full sun to part sun. Plant in well-drained moist soil. If planted directly in sunlight be sure that the soil is consistently moist. It has average water needs. This Hydrangea can tolerate a variety of Ph levels. The Ph level determines the color of the Mini Penny Hydrangea. More acidic will produce more blue blooms. The more alkaline the pinker you will see. Fertilizer should be applied as early as possible by starting in the late fall or early spring. If pruning is desired do so after flowering. remove dead branches each year in the early spring. In cooler climates, mulching around the base is beneficial.
Mini Penny Hydrangea Spacing
Correct spacing is important. When planting in proximity to other plants, using as a hedge, screening or as a border plant spacing for your Mini Penny Hydrangea should be, at minimum 3’ feet, center on center.
Interesting Facts: Mini Penny was developed by Michael Dirr of the University of Georgia Research Foundation from a seedling of an open-pollinated Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac'.
Mini Penny Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (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
- Partial Shade (3-4 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3 - 4 Feet
- Plant Spacing
- 3 Feet Center on Center
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Blue
- Flower Description
- Blue
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old 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
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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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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