Dragon Baby™ Panicle Hydrangea

Dragon Baby™ is a compact panicle hydrangea with flower heads that begin cream and lime green, then age to rich pink as summer fades toward fall. The breeder lists this selection at 2–3 feet tall and wide, a useful scale for smaller outdoor spaces ([official Dragon Baby profile](https://bloomineasyplants.com/plant/hydrangea-pan-dragon-baby/)). ## Selection and placement The HYLV17522 selection is listed for USDA zones 3–8 and full to part sun. Bloomin’ Easy also marks it heat tolerant and pollinator friendly. U.S. plant patent USPP 35,447, for HYLV17522, issued October 31, 2023 ([patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP35447P2/en)). ## Maintenance Panicle hydrangeas are deciduous and bloom on new wood. In a well-drained site, water during establishment and prune in late winter if shaping is needed, before spring growth begins. The [North Carolina State Extension guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-paniculata/) covers general care for the species; use the breeder’s smaller mature-size range when spacing this cultivar.