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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
WHEN WE SHIP
We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
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We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.
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Jul 20, 2021
Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight Hydrangea 
Susan Cecere from Manahawkin, NJ
I fell in love with Limelight Hydrangea. I planted 2 in our front garden last September. They are doing well and have a lot of blooms. The color is spectacular. They remain healthy and lush.
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Apr 7, 2019
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
A viewer from Cape May, NJ
We planted these in the rear of a rental beach house about 7 years ago. The were totally neglected and at the mercy of Mother Nature. They did well and were moved last year to the front of our new house on the same lot. Both southern exposure. Now they are watered regularly with irrigation system and were fertilized and went from nice to fabulous. Last summer after spring transplant they were full of blooms. I did not prune except for dead wood and cut flowers of course which are highly anticipated this year!
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Aug 25, 2016
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas 
William Emmons from Mansfield, Texas
I have had these for 3 yrs now and they have reach 3-4 ft and blooms turn brown by early August. Late spring the Blooms are beautiful and what is bloomed is all that come for the year. Very disappointed! Not quite like the picture.
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Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: hye-dran'jee-uh
Growing Hydrangea paniculata
Light/Watering: Most varieties thrive in full sun in the North, but in the South afternoon shade is required. Moist soils that do not dry out are best; do not plant in hot, dry, exposed sites. Mulch to conserve moisture and buffer soil temperatures. Avoid watering with overhead sprinklers to discourage fungal diseases.
Fertilizer/Soil & pH: Do not fertilize in the first growing season. Fertilizer is optional, once in spring with a fertilizer designed to encourage blooms (such as 15-30-15). An annual topdressing of compost is always beneficial. Soils should be moist but well drained, and rich in organic matter. Flower color is not affected by soil pH.
Pests/Diseases: None serious. Occasionally powdery mildew will infect the foliage, especially in humid areas with poor air circulation. Fungal leaf spots can occur, especially in fall when watered with overhead sprinklers, but they do not affect the overall health of the plant. Treat with Neem oil or horticultural oil, if the problem is serious, and be sure to rake up and destroy all fallen foliage in the autumn.
Pruning: Little pruning is needed, except to remove any dead or broken branches, and should be done only in winter and or early spring. Hydrangea paniculata blooms on new wood so avoid pruning in late spring and summer when flower buds are forming and getting ready to bloom. If desired, to rejuvenate an older plant, a third of the older and crossed branches can be cut back to encourage stronger branching with more numerous, although smaller, blossoms.
Tree form Hydrangea paniculata: Prune in late winter or early spring, removing lower suckers and up to half the older top growth.
Transplanting: Young plants may be transplanted when dormant in early spring. Prune top growth after transplanting to reduce water loss.
Calendar of Care
Early Spring: If desired, prune as indicated above. Feed plants (optional) with a fertilizer high in phosphorus (such as 15-30-15) to encourage blooms. Complete any transplanting before leaves unfurl.
Mid-Spring: Mulch plants after soil has warmed to conserve moisture and buffer soil temperatures. Watch for powdery mildew and treat as needed. Do not prune as doing so risks removing developing flower buds.
Summer: Do not prune in summer when flower buds form. Make sure to water well in dry weather and as flowers begin to develop. Lack of water at this time can cause blossoms to dry out prematurely and fail to develop color in varieties that display changing hues throughout the season.
Fall & End-of-Season Care: Remove and destroy any fallen foliage that could harbor disease spores. Cover the ground with up to 3" of mulch; avoid piling mulch against the trunk of the plant. Enjoy the dried flower heads through the winter, cut some to display indoors or deadhead them in late fall if you prefer, but do no substantial pruning.
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