Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea - Grown in zones 4-8, this impressively large shrub produces exquisite white blooms that turn pink to burgundy in the fall.
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry') is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is known for its large, showy white flowers with a hint of pink coloration. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and produces a profusion of blooms in the summer and fall.
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
The Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea can grow to be 6-7 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. It has a rounded to upright habit and is covered in dark green leaves during the growing season. In the summer, the shrub produces large, cone-shaped panicles of white flowers. The flowers age to pink over time, creating a beautiful two-toned effect.
The Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought once established. The Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
The Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea is a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as hedges and privacy screens. It is also a popular choice for cut flowers.
Here are some tips for incorporating Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas into your landscape:
- Plant Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 4-5 feet apart, depending on the desired size of your hedge or privacy screen.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, this is very normal. They will flush out in Spring.
We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-8
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature Width: | 12-15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x 'Conaf' P.P.# 9487 |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
