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Hydrangea pan. 'Sundai Fraise' ® / 7.5L / 50Cm
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundai Fraise'
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dynamic colour-changing flower panicles
- Creamy-white blooms blush to strawberry pink and deep red
- Compact, bushy and upright deciduous habit
- Long flowering season from mid-summer through autumn
- Ideal for garden borders and patio containers
- Easy to grow and maintain
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundai Fraise' is a spectacular, compact panicle hydrangea renowned for its dense, cone-shaped flower heads that dynamically change colour throughout the season. Emerging creamy-white in mid-summer, the large blooms gradually blush into vibrant strawberry pink before maturing to rich rose-red in autumn. With a neat, upright and bushy habit, this versatile shrub is well-suited for smaller garden spaces, mixed borders, or patio containers, providing a striking and reliable display year after year.
Why We Love It
- Stunning colour-changing blooms shift from white to pink and deep red from July to October.
- Compact growth habit fits effortlessly into smaller gardens and container displays.
- Long-lasting floral interest extends right through the summer and autumn months.
- Reliable flowering on new wood makes pruning straightforward and dependable.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundai Fraise' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | White, pink, red, green, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn (July to October) |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright, and compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 120 cm |
| Mature Spread | 120 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in sheltered or exposed positions, accommodating south, west, east, or north-facing aspects. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in clay, loam, or sand soils with acid to neutral pH, ensuring moist yet well-drained conditions. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Keep soil consistently moist during dry periods. |
| Pruning | Prune in February or March to encourage strong stems and vigorous new growth for summer blooms. |
Perfect For
- Mixed garden borders
- Patio containers and pots
- Smaller garden designs
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Provides pollinator support when in flower.
- Suitable for use as cut flowers indoors.
- Plant parts may act as a skin irritant and are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 50 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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