Hydrangea, Sikes Dwarf #3
Sike's Dwarf Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sike's Dwarf'
Height: Typically 3–4 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a compact, mounded display
Growth Rate: Slow
Description
Sike's Dwarf Hydrangea enlivens your landscape with its delightful, tightly clustered blooms and perfectly proportioned, compact habit. This charming shrub features abundant flower clusters that open in a bright, refreshing white and gradually develop subtle hints of pink as they age, creating a stunning display of evolving color that enhances its dense, dark green foliage. Ideal for mixed shrub borders or as a striking specimen in containers, Sike's Dwarf Hydrangea delivers a neat, low-maintenance statement that stands out with its refined, textural appeal.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in part sun (ideally 4–5 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5) to optimize bloom color
- Watering: Water deeply and consistently throughout the growing season to maintain even soil moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and help stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain its compact, mounded form
Refresh your landscape with the refined allure of Sike's Dwarf Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that brings a continuous burst of elegant, evolving blooms and impeccable structure, perfect for creating a sophisticated outdoor display.