Light
Full sun to part shade. More sun means stronger stems and deeper pink.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata
How to grow Panicle Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky Prime®'.
White on top, pink below. Huge.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 3–8
- Size
- 6–9 ft tall and wide
- Spacing
- 6–8 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water deeply weekly the first summer and in dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant spring or fall at pot depth.
Feeding
Balanced shrub fertilizer in spring.
Pruning
Cut back by a third in late winter or early spring.
Through the year
Blooms July into fall. Dried heads into winter.
If something's off
Wilting in heat is usually thirst. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Massive two-tone summer color from one of the hardiest hydrangeas there is.
That's everything we know about growing it. Thanks for reading.
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