Vanilla Strawberry® Panicle Hydrangea

Vanilla Strawberry® Panicle HydrangeaA sweet treat for the garden! Vanilla Strawberry panicle hydrangea has big, cone shaped blooms of white and pink. True to its name, the vivid strawberry pink color develops as the blooms age, and starts at the bottom, for a shaded look. We recommend growing Vanilla Strawberry with at least some sunshine each day to improve its stem strength. A very nice addition to a flower garden! What makes Vanilla Strawberry different from other panicle hydrangeas?

A sweet treat for the garden! Vanilla Strawberry panicle hydrangea has big, cone-shaped blooms of white and pink. True to its name, the vivid strawberry-pink color develops as the blooms age, and starts at the bottom, for a shaded look. We recommend growing Vanilla Strawberry with at least some sunshine each day to improve its stem strength. A very nice addition to a flower garden!

What makes Vanilla Strawberry different from other panicle hydrangeas?

• Large flowers look like, and are shaped like, ice cream cones

Details:
Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Rehny' pp#20,670
Hardiness: USDA zones 3-8
Height + width: 6-7' tall x 4-5' wide
Light: Full to part sun
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do. Though dry conditions are unlikely to harm an established plant, prolonged drought will cause flowers to brown and wilt instead of develop a good pink color.
Pruning: Blooms on new wood; prune back by one-third in late winter/early spring for better habit and a slight improvement in stem strength.
Water: Average water needs. Does not tolerate wet conditions.
Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.
Bloom time: Summer, early fall
Bloom color: White, aging to blush pink. That color persists through frost.
Uses: Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea makes a nice hedge or specimen, but should be given plenty of space, as its stems bend in a soft, romantic way, especially after heavy rains.