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Family: Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) (Info) Species: paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh) (Info) Cultivar: Little Lamb Additional cultivar information: (PP15395) Hybridized by Debelder; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2002
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Patented
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On May 10, 2009, hannett_garner from Silver Spring, MD wrote:
I've had 2 of these growing on the south side of my home, in full sun, in zone 7B for 4 years now. LOVE them!! Very delicate in appearance, but so far, very hardy. Blooms are white in the summer, but turn pink & then burgundy by fall.
On Jul 27, 2007, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote:
Though not yet planted, this shrub is a delight as I move it around the yard to find its best position. Its flower is a miniature, not so heavy version of those on Peegee. It glows. Hmmm.... looks awfully nice in the dappled shade backed by the huge fir - but also looks great in the perennial bed. Uh oh, need another. Could use a bright spot in the front foundation planting, too. Uh oh.
On Dec 3, 2004, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:
From the sources "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004), and "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Gelderen (2004 - Timber Press):
A small introduction by Robert and Jelena de Belder of Arboretum Kalmthout, Belgium in 1995. This shrub grows 6 to 8' high and produces small flowers, the sepals largely covering the fertile flowers . The name is derived from the "appearance of little lambs" contrasting with the foliage. This cultivar is a seedling of 'Pink Diamond'.
AKA 'Lammetje' and 'Klein Schaapje'. This plant is licensed by Springfield Nurseries, Michigan.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Crystal Lake, Illinois Peoria, Illinois Silver Spring, Maryland Big Rapids, Michigan Spring Lake, Michigan Cherry Valley, New York Norristown, Pennsylvania Inman, South Carolina Knoxville, Tennessee Buckley, Washington Menasha, Wisconsin
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