Puffer Fish
Hydrangea paniculata 'Puffer Fish'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 / 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | White turning green |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Hostas, Boxwood |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply during first year to establish root system. Prune late winter or early spring.
Maintenance
Prune back by one third in late winter.
Cleanup
Late Fall cleanup.
Notes
Compact habit, immense blooms nearly obscure the foliage.