Hydrangea paniculata 'Dvppinky' (Panicle Hydrangea 'Dvppinky'; Pinky Winky® Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Dvppinky'
Registered NamePinky Winky®
Patent NumberPP16,166
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeProvides a great, late summer bloom for a mixed shrub or open woodland garden.
PropagationHardwood stem or tip cuttings.
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, protecting from full sunlight when in flower to preserve colour.
PestsGenerally free of serious pests and diseases.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStrong, stiff stems.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are serrate to 15 cm long, dark green, becoming yellow to purple-tinged in autumn.
Flower DescriptionFlowers emerge white but turn to dark pink, with the flowers at the base changing even as more are emerging further up the panicle.

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