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Little Lamb Panicled Hydrangea

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Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'
Common Name: Little Lamb Panicled Hydrangea

Updated 5/2012

Height: 4-6' Spread: 4-6' Habit/form:  Growth Rate: Medium  Zone: 3-8

Cultural Requirements: Best in organic rich, moist, well-drained average soils in full sun to part shade, one of the most winter hardy of the hydrangeas; blooms occurs on new growth, prune as needed in late winter to early spring.

Ornamental Characteristics: Dense, cone-shaped, white panicles appear on upright to arching, stiff stems; flowers are made up of mostly small, sterile flowers; red petioles.

Landscape Use: In mass or groups in the mixed shrub border or open woodland garden; also effective as a specimen, accent or hedge.

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