Early Evolution Hydrangea – 1 Gallon Pot

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In more ways than one, the Early Evolution is unlike any other Hydrangea we’ve ever seen or grown before. Though it’s a Hydrangea paniculata (panicle hydrangea) it begins flowering much earlier than any other varieties in the species. Instead of the typical cone or elongated flower clusters, those of Early Evolution are more dome-shaped and produced in such abundance they nearly cover the foliage on a compact mound only 24 to 30 inches tall and equally as wide. The flower buds start opening late May to early June, hence “Early” in the name. “Evolution’ in the name refers to the ever-evolving colors of the flowers, which can appear at the same time on the same plant. The flowers start a soft lime-green transitioning to antique shades of creamy white aging to blush pink and finally a darker dusty pink. Its diminutive size and evolving flower colors over a long period of 5 months make Early Evolution a perfect fit for smaller garden spaces and in containers that can be situated on patios, decks, porches, balconies and other outdoor living spaces where they can be enjoyed from close up.  

Growing in a rounded mound to about 24 to 30 inches tall and wide, the Early Evolution Hydrangea is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a border in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. Its smaller size makes it a fine candidate for pots, planters and other containers, even large hanging baskets. A fine addition to hydrangea gardens, pink theme gardens and cottage gardens. 

Spacing:  2′ for solid groupings or borders; 4’+ for space between plants

Early Evolution can take the heat at our location in mid-Georgia, but is also exceptionally cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 where temperatures can drop to -15 to -20F. It is easy to grow in moist any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. In southern zones 8 and 9 we think it looks and performs its best with some filtered sun or shade during the hottest midafternoon hours. For best flowering provide at least 6 hours of sun a day. USDA Zones: 5a-9b  Find Your Zone 

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