I have two NOID mopheads that only bloom on old wood and bloom poorly in z8 so hopehopefully, they will be replaced by two paniculatas if I can find the new cultivar(s) that gets about 2-3' wide only (Tidbit I think is the name). Tried to protect them from a cold spell again last night and the winds blew away the protection as much as I tried to keep it anchored in place.

Well, seeing that I bought 6 hydrangeas in 2022, I don’t think I’ll be adding more in 2023. They get big!! :)

But I might cave in and order this baby: https://bambooplants.ca/product/hydrangea-paniculata-renba-fraise-melba/

That is a good one. AKA Berry White

I can’t say I’ve seen anything new, yet, that interests me.

The color is nice and it seems compact enough (4 feet-ish). But somehow I expected them to say that the USDA Zone would be lower. While Canadian hardiness zones do not sync up well with USDA hardiness zones unless for a specific spot, "3" would have been normally the answer for the USDA Zone Number. Maybe they just typo'ed. Not sure if this is Berry White as the size does not match; Bamboo in Canada says it is 4 feet but Spring Hill Nurseries advertises 6-7 feet instead! Maybe a compact version of Berry White?

AKA Berry White

@pennlake I bought a BW only because I saw your spectacular specimen in an August thread in this forum. Even after the transplant the flowers developed beautifully. If it survives its first winter, as I for sure expect it to, I hope to find space for another BW.

But somehow I expected them to say that the USDA Zone would be lower.

@luis_pr that CDN zone 5 has gotta be a mistake.

I don’t think I’ll be adding more in 2023. They get big!! :)

I have the solution for you @mazerolm_3a...buy this teeny tiny cutesy pie:

https://conceptplants.com/varieties/hydrangea-paniculata-early-evolution-aj14

(I planted 3 this past summer)

@rouge21_gw (CDN Z6a): if I see it locally, it’s coming home with me!! :)

@mazerolm_3a is your plan to buy FRAISE MELBA from mail order "Bamboo Plants"?

@rouge21_gw (CDN Z6a): I’m not sure yet. I would have to plant it in a new garden bed, and I’m not ready for that. This summer, I planted 2 Moonrocks, 3 Quick Fire Fab, 2 Vanilla Strawberry and 1 Invicibelle Ruby. Maybe enough is enough? :)

What about you?

Hey @mazerolm_3a I was just wondering if you have used "Bamboo" previously and so may use them to get any hydrangea (or any other perennials) in 2023.

@rouge21_gw (CDN Z6a): yes, I’ve ordered from them 3 years in a row, and everything was perfect!

I’ve ordered roses, lilacs, grasses, clematis, amelanchier, viburnum, philadelphus, etc, and they were all in great shape.

The plants are small, but this is reflected in the price… way cheaper than other places!

Since I can never have enough hydrangeas, I am thinking Puffer Fish, the new Proven Winner variety, will be joining my garden. If I see any locally, I might consider Early Evolution also.

FrozeBudd, now you are really tempting me with this Moonrock!!! LOL! I was not planning on getting it before, but now your photos is just too tempting... hmm.... :-)

Ostrich, last summer at Home Depot, I spoke with an woman packing a large specimen of 'Moonrock' to her vehicle, she said of having an entire hedge of them that often folks come knocking on her door to enquire of the beauties! Am looking forward to how mine performs this summer and also 'Quick Fire Fab' ...