WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokropiav' PPAF
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Compact/Dwarf, Disease resistant, and Evergreen
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Growing Zones 5-8
The Easiest Hydrangea You’ll Ever Grow
Experience the joy of a spectacular garden without the hard work. The WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea is a breakthrough in horticultural breeding, designed specifically for the modern gardener who wants maximum impact with minimal effort. If you have been searching for a low maintenance hydrangea that delivers reliable, season-long color, your search ends here.
A Season of Transforming Color The show begins in mid-summer (typically July) when the shrub is enveloped in an abundance of large, cone-shaped flower panicles. These 12-inch blooms emerge as a pristine, creamy white, lighting up the summer landscape. But the drama is just beginning. As the days shorten and the air cools in late summer, the flowers undergo a magical transformation, blushing into a soft, romantic pink. By autumn, they deepen to a rich strawberry-rose hue before drying to an elegant parchment tan. This color changing flower cycle ensures your garden remains dynamic and visually stunning from mid-summer all the way through winter.
No Deadheading? No Problem. One of the most common questions we hear is, "Do hydrangeas need deadheading?" With the Love-A-Lot™, the answer is a resounding "No." This hydrangea doesn't need deadheading to stay healthy or to bloom next year. In fact, we recommend leaving the dried flower heads on the plant. They provide striking architectural texture against the winter snow and protect the branches. This "plant it and forget it" nature makes it the ultimate choice for a low maintenance landscape.
Compact Size, Massive Impact Unlike older Panicle Hydrangeas that can grow into unmanageable giants, the Love-A-Lot™ is a compact hydrangea that respects your space boundaries. Reaching a mature height and spread of just 4–5 feet, it fits perfectly into smaller urban gardens, foundation plantings, or mixed perennial borders. Its manageable size also makes it one of the best hydrangeas for containers. Imagine a pair of these blooming beauties flanking your front door or brightening up your patio—color that moves wherever you need it.
Strong Stems That Stand Tall Say goodbye to the "flop." Many hydrangeas suffer from weak stems that bend and break under the weight of heavy rain or large blooms. The Love-A-Lot™ features genetically improved, strong stems that hold the massive flower clusters upright and proud, regardless of the weather. This structural integrity also makes it an exceptional choice for the cut flower garden. Snip a few stems for a vase, and they will hold their shape and color for days, bringing the beauty of the garden indoors.
WorryFree® Reliability The "WorryFree" name isn't just a label; it's a promise. This Hydrangea paniculata blooms on new wood (the current season's growth). This means you never have to worry about a harsh winter freezing off your flower buds or making a mistake by pruning at the wrong time. Even after a freezing Zone 5 winter, the Love-A-Lot™ will emerge in spring, grow fresh stems, and bloom reliably that same summer. It is truly the beginner friendly hydrangea that makes everyone look like a master gardener.
