Hydrangea 'Little Apple'
"Panicled hydrangea"
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You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
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Orders placed 16 April - 26 May 2026
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Description
Hydrangea 'Little Apple' might be small by name, but it certainly doesn’t behave like a lightweight in the garden. This charming green panicled hydrangea forms a compact, well-branched shrub topped with neat conical flower heads that open fresh green before softening to a mellow light green as the season unfolds. Its bright, tidy habit makes Hydrangea 'Little Apple' the perfect choice for smaller gardens, patios or terraces—essentially anywhere that could use a touch of calm sophistication without demanding too much space. Hydrangea 'Little Apple' blooms generously from summer right through to autumn, holding its flowers beautifully even as the days grow shorter.
Though compact, Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Apple' is by no means delicate. Its sturdy stems and tough constitution make it a reliable performer in both borders and pots, where it happily soaks up sun or settles into partial shade. The long-lasting blooms pair beautifully with ornamental grasses or late-season perennials, creating a natural rhythm of colour and texture. Give it well-drained soil and a little regular watering, and it’ll repay you with months of quiet beauty. Hydrangea 'Little Apple' proves that size isn’t everything—sometimes it’s the modest plants that make the biggest impression. It’s a little green miracle with a long-lasting charm, ready to bring a refined glow to even the smallest of spaces.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Apple'
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Flower colour
Green
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Deciduous shrub
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Hydrangea 'Little Apple' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Panicled hydrangea" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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