Dragon Baby™ Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'HYLV17522'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Highlights
Dragon Baby™ Panicle Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Growing Zones 3-8
Dwarf shrub with fantastic pink and green cone-shaped panicles, the Dragon Baby™ Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'HYLV17522') stands atop straight and sturdy stems with a backdrop of gorgeous large, serrated dark green leaves! The blooms transform from lime green to rich pink as they age!
Panicle Hydrangea the lush and textured foliage fills out these smaller dwarf Hydrangea and blooms prolifically all summer until fall! In fall, watch as the leaves transform into golden yellow with occasional reddish-purple tinges! The big blooms turn a lovely caramel hue and dry on the shrub for winter interest, along with exfoliating cinnamon papery bark!
Dragon Baby™ panicles dry on the shrub and offer fall and winter interest. Butterflies adore these big fluffy blooms as much as you will! Fill your vases indoors with flouncy pinkish blooms all summer and then create beautiful dried crafts and décor! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8 and only grow to a tidy 2-3 foot tall rounded little shrub!
Planting and Application:
Butterflies flock to these blooms and you'll love having the Dragon Baby™ bring beauty to your garden, no matter what size your yard is! Even container gardeners can enjoy these compact deciduous shrubs! Despite its small stature, the blooms are very large and showy, more than making up for the dwarf form!
Dragon Baby™ is lovely as facer shrubs and edging, perfectly sized for low hedges along pathways and driveways for flouncy blooms and color-changing interest! Plant in planters for your sunny front porch, or part-shade balcony gardens, the choice is yours! Rarely needing much pruning or shaping, these low-maintenance ornamentals are natural informal hedges and property division!
- Lime Green Spires Ages Pink
- Fluffy Cone-Shaped Blossoms
- Green Foliage & Reddish Stems
- Rounded Deciduous Shrub
- Early Blooming & Long Lasting
- Specimen, Floral Design, Pollinators & Hedge
#ProPlantTips For Care
Panicle Hydrangea loves sunny or part-sun locations, appreciating afternoon shade in hot climates. Plant in well-drained evenly moist soils, especially when blooming its important to not let your shrubs dry out. Shrubs appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over their roots to maintain soil moisture. Prune in early spring by cutting back by about one-third the size before it starts growing to remove old blooms and shape the plant as needed. Also, thin out older, fatter stems closer to the ground at this time to revitalize growth.
- Full Sun & Part Sun
- Moist Enriched Soil
- Thick Layer of Mulch
- Prune in Early Spring
- Not pH Color Sensitive
Dragon Baby™ Panicle Hydrangea is a gorgeous dwarf little ornamental shrub with lime and pink blooms with golden fall color! Order yours today at Nature Hills!
