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Paniculata suitable for back of border?

10 years ago

I want to plant a Paniculata, but because of their size I would have to put them more towards the back of the border I have planned. I know you can get smaller ones but for a shrub that showy I want all my friends and neighbours to see and enjoy it too!

Question though: since it is suggested to cut down Hydrangeas once in a while to help renew them, does that not make them suitable to go to the back? I just worry that if I have something say 3-4 feet tall in front of it, it will look bad and possibly not get enough light.

Any insight or suggestions on this? Thanks.

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Ruth_MI
10 years ago
You'll be fine. If you find your paniculata is getting too woody where you can see it (rather than at the bottom where it's hidden by other plantings), you can do appropriate pruning at a level that makes sense for where it is in the border. You don't need to "cut it down" near the ground.
ptwonline
Original Author
10 years ago
Excellent! Thank-you. Hydrangeas planted. Now to think about filling in the rest of the garden bed :)
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