Large panicles open creamy white then age through soft pink to strawberry-red, often showing all three tones at once. A striking, hardy summer-to-autumn feature shrub.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Botanically, Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' is a fast-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White, pink and red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Vanilla Strawberry 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
Vanilla Strawberry 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.
Watering & feeding
Vanilla Strawberry 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 Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea in the garden
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Vanilla Strawberry 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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