5-gallon Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea with lots of conical blooms starting green than white and touches of pink. Very low maintenance, grown in zones 4-8.
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea, also known as Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy', is a beautiful and popular shrub that is known for its long-lasting blooms and unique color changes. The flowers emerge creamy white in midsummer, change to pink as the night temperatures drop, and finally turn strawberry red later in fall. New flowers emerge as older blooms change color, giving the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall.
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in 2009. It is a member of the Hydrangea paniculata species, which is known for its large, cone-shaped blooms. The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea's blooms can reach up to 12 inches in length and 6 inches in width. The shrub itself can grow to be 6-7 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide.
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is also relatively pest- and disease-resistant.
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It makes a great addition to borders, foundations, and hedges. It can also be used as a specimen plant or grown in containers.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for a Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea:
- Plant in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in early spring to remove any dead or damaged wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is a beautiful and easy-to-grow shrub that is sure to add interest and color to your landscape.
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 (plant 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 - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
