Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Be wooed by Hydrangea 'Little Spooky'! After all, who could resist such a spectacular little shrub? Pale and ghostly, stout, cone-shaped flowerheads appear to float like apparitions above its dark green foliage, bringing an ethereal luminance to the garden, particularly at dusk as the light fades. The pale green buds unfurl to reveal creamy white bract-packed florets, the overall result is an apple-tinged white froth of full-sized panicles, densely populated on a small, bushy and compact plant. This dwarf shrub is small but mighty, with all the flower-power of its larger paniculata cousins. Growing no taller than around 50-60cm, it remains tidy and strong through the season. A large patio pot is a popular haunt for Hydrangea 'Little Spooky', but it’s happy to loom in borders too.
The flowerheads of Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Spooky' fade gracefully, retaining fabulous architectural qualities which make them worth leaving in place throughout the winter months. They’re also a showy addition to summer cut flower arrangements. This deciduous shrub will take a little time to establish and in won’t reach full size in the first year. But it is tough, reliable, very low maintenance and the display which improves every year. Find it a sunny or lightly shaded spot with moist soil. Although it copes well in sun, it’s best to provide some light shade at the hottest part of the day. Hydrangea 'Little Spooky' is hardy to -30°C so there’s no need for winter protection.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Spooky'
- Flower colour
- White, green , cream
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
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