Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'
Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'

Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'

"Hortensia"

Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'

1 bare root — £12.90

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Description

Take all the flower power that paniculata hydrangeas have to offer, then condense in a small space and you have something remarkably gorgeous for your garden - Hydrangea 'Little Fresco'. A gorgeous and compact little shrub, this hyadrangea might be just the artistic inspiration your garden needs in the summer months. With its large and showy conical-shaped flowerheads which are generously packed with papery individual flowers, it paints a fantastic picture in the garden that is both charming and long lasting, through summer and often well into autumn each year. The colour-changing blooms of Hydrangea 'Little Fresco' are such a spectacle, starting off a rich creamy white, then developing a fresh apple-green tinge, before maturing into a pretty pink hue as the season progresses.

Growing to just 70cm tall or so, Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco' is a little delight which is perfect for showing off in a container or a low maintenance option for smaller border spaces. This shrub looks great on its own, or go for total wow-effect by planting them in groups or swathes. A paniculata variety, after it establishes a good, strong root system it will bear generously-sized flowers on good, sturdy stems. Happy in full sun or partial shade, and tolerant of most soil types, Hydrangea 'Little Fresco' is a hard working plant that will keep on giving each summer and you can look forward to watching it gradually establish in your garden. The show just gets better every year!

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco'

  • Flower colour

    Pink, green, white

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    50-70cm

  • Plant spacing

    6 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Clump-forming
    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Short-lived perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • 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

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Clay
    Loam
    Multipurpose compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Hydrangea 'Little Fresco' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Hortensia" 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.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2025
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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