A vigorous panicle hydrangea whose two-tone conical heads open white at the tip while the base ages to deep pink, giving a striking bicolour effect. Tough, sun-tolerant and flowering on new wood.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.8 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Botanically, Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' is a fast-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Pinky Winky Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pinky Winky Hydrangea does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.1 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Pinky Winky Hydrangea is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Pinky Winky Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pinky Winky Hydrangea in the garden
Pinky Winky Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pinky Winky Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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