Little Lime Punch™ Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'

$84⁹⁹

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#3 Container

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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
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 Highlights

Little Lime Punch™ Panicle Hydrangea highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Proven Winners ColorChoice
Botanical Name

Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'
Growing Zones

3-8
Mature Height

3 - 5 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall
Photos Provided By

Spring Meadows - www.springmeadows.com

Growing Zones 3-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

This compact selection from Proven Winners® has it all! Reblooming Little Lime Punch™ Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH') stays small but delivers a big visual impact in full sun or partial shade! Over a long season, an array of colors of these showy, conical flowers progress from the bottom up. Enjoy white, light pink, and rich Hawaiian Punch red in a dynamic display - all appearing on the same plant!

This vivid color-changing show starts in early summer and continues through fall. Backed by a dense clump of handsome green leaves with the characteristic Panicle Hydrangea quilting and toothy edges, these are fantastic deciduous Panicle Hydrangea for an incredibly wide range of growing zones! You and your neighbors will be delighted with the tasteful red fall color, too!

Strong stems hold the blooms upright without flopping; be sure to cut a long length of the stem to create pretty indoor flower arrangements. Let the water in your vase evaporate over time to dry them in place for a wintertime décor.

Planting and Application:

Anywhere you plant Little Lime Punch becomes a Cutting Garden. Include your other favorites like Coneflower, Sea Holly and Goldenrod for many years of rustic flower power! En masse really kicks the curb appeal up a few notches, or just one specimen of these dramatic bushes in your Perennial garden, front or back porch planting, or a pair standing guard at the entrance to your home's driveway!

Consider Little Lime Punch as a dramatic accent plant to juice up your ho-hum foundation plantings. Their bold color truly "pops" against mature evergreens. People also grow these deliciously colorful Hydrangeas in oversized outdoor containers. For a unique garden feature, why not keep a collection of your favorite Naturehills.com Hydrangeas in a series of matching containers?

Big Bold Panicle Blooms
Varying Pinks, Red & White Flower Clusters
Dense Green Foliage & Strong Stems
Compact & Great in Containers & Small Space Gardening
Cut Flower, Hedge, Porch & Foundations

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant Little Lime Punch Hydrangea in either full sun or partial shade where it will receive at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. Well-drained soil is best, but you won't need to worry about soil pH with this adaptable choice! Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so prune it back by a third in early spring. Remove crossing branches and any branches that may be damaged at that time.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
Prune Early Spring Before New Growth Starts
Blooms on New Wood
Adaptable to Most Soil Types

We're excited to grow these reliable shrubs, as even beginning gardeners can see success with them. Proven Winners® field-tests their plants for many years as part of their rigorous standards. Hurry and order your own Little Lime Punch™ Panicle Hydrangea from the Hydrangea experts at NatureHills.com!