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Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.Ĭandy Apple™ Hydrangea makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. The lush, green foliage and cone-shaped lime-green flowers make for beautiful container plants as well as a focal point for gardens. Candy Apple Hydrangea deciduous shrubs typically grow 4 to 8 feet tall and wide in natural form. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Candy Apple Hydrangea or Hydrangea paniculata 'Candy Apple' features the same beautiful lime-green flowers as Limelight Hydrangea, but grows in a more compact form. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.

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This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines.

It has no significant negative characteristics.Ĭandy Apple™ Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭandy Apple™ Hydrangea will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. Long-lasting blooms are gorgeous in fresh or dried arrangements. A show-stopper for containers, or foundation shrub in smaller gardens. Big lime-green panicles age to nearly pure white, held atop sturdy stems that don’t flop. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.Ĭandy Apple™ Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. New and irresistible variety with the same look as Limelight, on a more compact form. An irresistible, compact variety that features large, dense upright flower heads on sturdy stems, that start out a soft lime green, fading over the summer to white and finally brown in fall ideal as a container plant or a focal point in smaller gardensĬandy Apple™ Hydrangea features bold conical lime green flowers at the ends of the branches from early summer to late fall.

Candy apple hydrangea