Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot'

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot'
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea 'Love-A-Lot'
Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Love-A-Lot’ is a compact, profusely flowering shrub hydrangea, valued for its lush appearance and naturally balanced habit. This variety stands out for its dense, abundant conical panicles, which open creamy white before gradually evolving to soft pink to deeper pink hues at the end of the season. Its overall habit is compact, dense, and rounded, with harmonious growth that is slightly wider than it is tall, making it an excellent choice for foreground mass plantings, decorative borders, and container cultivation. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Love-A-Lot’ flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable and consistent blooms every summer, even after harsh winters. The medium green deciduous foliage effectively highlights the abundant flowers and maintains a beautiful appearance throughout the season. Highly ornamental and easy to integrate, it perfectly meets the needs of residential gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, flowering shrub fertilizer
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Creamy white turning pink
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, dense, and rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Width
4–4.5 ft (1.2–1.4 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.