{"product_id":"mojito-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata-mojito","title":"Mojito Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata 'Mojito'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMojito Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mojito') is a small panicle hydrangea, about 1m tall and 1.2m wide, whose flower heads start vivid lime green. Through summer they fade to cream-white, then turn a soft pink once autumn arrives. The cones grow up to 25cm long, and the plant is frost hardy as well as heat and sun tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLime green flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the few hydrangeas to open in a bright lime, a cool, fresh tone that stands out among pinks and blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colour stages.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime green, then cream-white, then blush pink, so the same plant looks different from late spring to early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in cold and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, hot sun and warm summers are all tolerated, so it suits a wider range of climates than the mophead hydrangeas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetite and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 1m by 1.2m it suits a flowerbed or a large pot on a deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers on new wood, so one prune in late winter covers the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart as a feature, or in a group of three, where the colour changes can be watched from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 40cm wide. The green-white flowers look fresh against dark pots, and the container keeps the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and woodland-style beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It pairs well with darker foliage and sheltered, partly shaded spots with rich soil. The heads also cut well for green-toned arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mojito Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelter and part shade suit it best, although it handles sun and heat. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens; in the hottest sites give it afternoon shade. All parts are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter. It copes with almost any moist soil, but should never be left to bake dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes over 8 to 12 weeks, and again whenever the weather turns dry. Feed once with a slow release fertiliser as growth starts in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a looser shape just clear dead wood and old flower heads. For the most flowers, shorten last year's stems to two buds above the base in late winter, before growth restarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mojito Hydrangea as tube stock only. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. Expect leafy growth first, then a build towards flowering over the first couple of seasons. Pot it on or plant it out within a few days of arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eExplore the hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-hydrangeas-a-perfect-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing and pruning white hydrangeas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eOther frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eAutumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my flowers still green in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the lime stage, which is normal. The heads open green, turn cream-white as they mature and blush pink as autumn cools down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change colour with the soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Panicle hydrangeas colour by season rather than by soil pH, so there is nothing to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot at least 40cm wide, water regularly and feed in early spring. Prune the stems back in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244044607,"sku":"HYD-PAN-MOJITO-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mojito-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata-mojito.jpg?v=1792153898","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mojito-hydrangea-hydrangea-paniculata-mojito","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}