Hydrangea Plants For Sale - Paniculata 'Grandiflora'
Hydrangea plants are robust, with beautiful and exotic blooms. Their strong growth habit and impressive blooms make them a popular and notable staple in North American gardens. This is our best-selling flowering shrub at TN Nursery. It's hardy, disease and pest-resistant, and beloved because it is a native shrub.
It is deciduous and can grow up to 8 feet tall and wide, making it a stately garden addition. This plant can be cut into a hedge, planted along with other shrubs in a mixed border, or used as a specimen.
In the spring, this shrub produces a flush of ovately shaped, bright green leaves with gently serrated edges. It is deciduous, and the foliage undergoes a mild color change in the autumn, showing purple and yellow tones.
Plant Details - Hydrangea Shrubs
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate to high
Height: 10 - 20 ft
Spread: 8 - 15 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer - fall
Flower Color: White
Wildlife Value: Pollinators flock to it
The PeeGee Hydrangea blooms profusely from midsummer, developing huge conically shaped flower clusters that reach up to 18 in in length. The flowers start white, and then take on a pink shade before turning beige in autumn.
Not only are the flowers strikingly beautiful, but they also harbor a delightful fragrance that is very attractive to pollinators. As cold weather approaches in the autumn, the flowering season ceases, and the leaves begin to senesce.
Each cluster consists predominantly of densely packed sterile flowers, lasting several weeks. Because of their lasting beauty, they make great cut flowers for bouquets to brighten your home or to give to loved ones.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance
It is an easy-to-grow shrub and maintains a vase-like shape without pruning. It prefers part shade to full sun locations, with ideal blooming in areas that receive at least six hours of sunlight per day.
It is a sturdy plant, and the flower clusters are easily held up during nasty weather, ensuring that your garden remains a beautiful standard regardless of the climatic conditions. For best flower production, prune in late winter by cutting the year’s growth by 12-18 in.
Hydrangea Plant prefers well-drained, neutral to acidic, loamy soils with some organic matter. Add mulch annually to help maintain moisture around this plant’s shallow roots. Soil pH will not change the color of the flower clusters, as is the case with some other hydrangeas. In humid conditions, aphids, powdery mildew, and spider mites can be an issue. However, it tolerates cold weather and high heat conditions.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Hydrangea Shrubs
Profuse blooming, showy flowers, attractive to pollinators
This shrub will surely bring long-lasting beauty to your garden as it blooms with impressively large flower clusters all summer. Shop for Hydrangea shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
Customer Reviews
I can’t believe how transformative the PeeGee Hydrangea from TN Nursery has been for my garden. Its blooms create a serene, picturesque look that I absolutely love. Customer service was also top-notch.
TN Nursery impressed me with their PeeGee Hydrangea. The quality feels like something straight from a professional landscaper. It grows vigorously and adds depth and charm to my yard.
The PeeGee Hydrangea from TN Nursery brought my garden to life with magnificent blooms. The flowers are large, radiant, and attract plenty of compliments. Excellent purchase for any garden enthusiast.
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From the day I planted my PeeGee Hydrangea from TN Nursery, it’s been thriving. The roots were strong, the plant was well-nurtured, and it established quickly. Truly high-quality nursery stock!
I ordered a PeeGee Hydrangea from TN Nursery and it has added pure elegance to my property. The blooms are abundant and long-lasting, creating a graceful and inviting outdoor space.
Where is the best place to plant a hydrangea?
The best place to plant a hydrangea is in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil that stays consistently moist. With the right light and soil, it grows full and produces abundant, colorful blooms.
What is the 1 3 rule for hydrangeas?
The 1/3 rule for hydrangeas means you should never prune more than one-third of the plant at a time. This keeps the shrub healthy and encourages strong new growth. Following this rule helps maintain its shape and ensures plenty of blooms each season.
Are hydrangeas better in pots or ground?
Hydrangeas grow beautifully both in pots and in the ground. In pots, they’re easy to move and manage, while in the ground they have more space to thrive and grow larger. Either way, with good soil and moisture, they bloom abundantly and stay healthy.
What are the main types of hydrangea plants?
The main hydrangea types are mophead, lacecap, panicle, oakleaf, and smooth varieties. Each type has a different flower shape and growing habit. White hydrangea varieties are often the most classic and elegant choice for gardens.
How to prune a hydrangea without hurting new blooms?
Prune right after the hydrangea finishes blooming so you don’t cut next year’s buds. Remove only dead or weak stems and shape lightly. This helps new growth and keeps hydrangea flowers healthy and full.
Exposure
Peegee Hydrangeas thrive in partial to full shade and prefer morning sun with protection from hot afternoons. They maintain vibrant blooms and lush foliage.
Height at Maturity
Over 10 Feet
Usage
Birding
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
3-8
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs
Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.
Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.
Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.
