I bought this hydrangea 2 years ago..I have it planted on the north side , but does get enough sun, and it bloomed this year...and the flowers are absolutely gorgeous..am very pleased..they are now just going a little pink and so very pretty. I am really pleased with this hydrangea, love its compact size and remains my favourite...I have other hydrangeas but little lamb is an outstanding plant.
'Little Lamb' Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata
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Details
48 - 72 Inches72 - 96 Inches48 - 72 Inches1.2m - 1.8m1.8m - 2.4m1.2m - 1.8mFeatures
This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. Alternatives include: Bobo® and Puffer Fish®.
A sweet compact hardy hydrangea from Belgium. 'Little Lamb' hydrangeae is unique because its flower petals are the smallest and most delicate of any hydrangea. The little flowers are held in tight, but delicate flower heads that look like dancing lambs floating above this compact shrub. This special shrub blooms in mid-summer and lasts into autumn. The pure white blooms light up a garden and blend wonderfully with all other colors. Flowers may turn pink in the fall. Use 'Little Lamb' in bouquets either fresh or dried to make a unique floral design. This is an easy to grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil pH. The blooms are well distributed making a very nice plant and display.
Consumer Comment:
I have been an avid gardener for most of my life. I like tough hardy plants that can thrive without much fussing. Our first 'Little Lamb' was planted just last fall ('06), and our giant schnauzer puppy, Boo, ate it right back to the ground in late spring of '07. I was amazed that with no special care given to it, it grew right back with gangbusters and now only a few months after being eaten, it looks fantastic! Too bad all plants cannot take that kind of beating.
S Smith, ONFall InterestDrought TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpread:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:White turning pink in fallFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Good in groupings or masses, in perennial and shrub borders, as a specimen, screen or hedge. Good in mixed containers and as a cut flower.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers good, loamy soil. Most adaptable of all hydrangeas to different soil types. Most urban tolerant and very difficult to kill. Best if pruned back in late winter or early spring. Requires medium moisture. Will tolerate drought conditions. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.
'Little Lamb' Hydrangea paniculata USPP 15,395 -
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