Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' (First EditionsĀ® Strawberry SundaeĀ® Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Rensun'
Registered NameFirst Editions®
Tradmarked NameStrawberry Sundae™
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginBred by Jean Renault.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height120 cm
Spread90 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact deciduous shrub with white blooms that change to pink, finally maturing to strawberry red when temperatures drop in late summer.
ShapeCompact shrub.
LandscapeWorks well in a mixed shrub border or as a lawn specimen or accent that adds late summer interest.
PropagationPropagate through hardwood stem or tip cuttings, or from leaf bud cuttings of the current season's growth.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a rich, well-drained, medium-moisture soil. Prune in late winter or early spring as bloom occurs on the current season's growth.
PestsBud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, rust and mildew may be a problem and aphids and mites can be occasional pests.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark green, ovate to oval and upright, tending to be sharply pointed.
Flower DescriptionFlowers grow on terminal panicles to 18 x 13 cm, emerging white, becoming pink and finally maturing to strawberry red. As new blooms emerge in late summer, joining the mature flowers, the plant produces a multicoloured effect. Flowers are sterile.
Texture DescriptionSomewhat coarse.

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