Little Lamb Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'
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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 |
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| #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
Little Lamb Panicle Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
This Panicle Hydrangea is as sweet as its name! The Little Lamb (Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb') has the smallest and most graceful flower petals of any Panicle Hydrangea on the market. Even though the petals appear delicate, Little Lamb is from hardy stock. Originating in Belgium, this dense deciduous shrub can handle just about any garden situation!
The flowers are lambs-wool white and get a sweet little pink-cheek blush on them as they age. Unlike other Hydrangeas, the soil pH doesn't affect the color. No need to fuss over the acidity of the bed or worry that your blooms will turn blue or hot pink if you haven't got it just right. While the name might be deceiving, Little Lamb can react 6-8 feet in height and spread to a descent 5-6 feet in width!
The white flowers are held high in strong panicles above the green foliage for a really long bloom season, from summer through fall. There are so many of the little 'lambs' on the shrub that you will be cutting armloads of flowers to bring inside or give away all season long. The flowers dry beautifully, too, so you can save some for winter decorating. Little Lamb is a Proven Winners selection, so you can be assured that planting this exceptional Panicle Hydrangea will provide superb performance in your yard this year.
Planting and Application:
Use Little Lamb to fill large gaps between holes in your privacy hedges or to cover unsightly neighbors, HVAC units, or block the view from the street. Fantastic backdrops along your garden beds and the perennial border where the flouncy loose blossoms attract pollinators and are perfect for snipping and adding to bouquets! High adaptability to urban conditions, these stand up to modern conditions.
Perfectly sized to be an incredible specimen or even limbed up into a multi-trunk tree-form focal point, you'll be amazed by the tall blossoms and strong stems! Turning tan in the autumn, you'll enjoy further interest until winter. Snip these blooms when dried for winter and botanical décor! A wall of these tall blooms will certainly set your home apart from the rest as nicely as a single accent in your front yard!
- Delicate White Loose Panicle Flowers
- Urban Tolerant
- Great for Cut & Dried Flowers
- Specimen & Focal Point Shrub
- Hedges, En Masse, Property Division & Screening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Panicle Hydrangeas need full sun for the biggest blooms and strongest stems. Cold hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3-9, these easy-to-grow ornamental flowering shrubs do best when planted in moist to average soil that's well-drained and highly organic. You may prune every year, for size and to remove old growth, but no more than 1/3 of the plant. Only prune in the very early spring or you'll accidentally remove next year's blooms.
- Full Sun
- Moist to Average Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
- Adaptive to a Variety of Soils
- Very Cold Hardy!
Tall panicles and frilly blushed blossoms full of dainty petals, the Little Lamb Hydrangea will have a huge impact on your landscape! Nature Hills has a limited selection of this in-demand Panicle Hydrangea, so don't wait to order yours!
