Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise '

Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1.5m or more
Width - 1.5m
Location - The House Border

Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have finely toothed margins. Large, dense, pyramidal panicles are composed of many, sterile florets that are ivory white and tinged with bright pink. The florets turn a rich shade of pink with age. The panicles are held atop upright stems and are produced from late summer into early autumn, though will be retained and remain attractive on the plant into winter. Excellent for use as cut flowers and drying.

The correct botanical name for this plant is Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy', VANILLE FRAISE is a trademark, or preferred selling name.

Flower:

Large, dense panicles have many sterile florets with four to five sepals. The florets are ivory white and tinged with bright pink and will become rich, deep pink with age. The panicles are pyramidal in shape and produced atop upright stems in August and September though will remain attractive into winter.

Flower colour: White, pink

Flower shape: Sterile florets held in panicles

Flowering time: August, September

Foliage:

Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape with serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the upright branches. The flowers are produced on the current year's growth.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic

Poison Information:

May cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.