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Hydrangea pan. Vanille - Fraise / 10 - Litre Container / Standard / 90Cm
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille-Fraise'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Stunning cone-shaped flower heads transitioning from white to strawberry red
- Long flowering period from July through to October
- Trained as an elegant standard specimen with a clear stem
- Deciduous shrub offering winter interest with its stems
- Easy to grow and well suited to containers or borders
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille-Fraise' is a magnificent deciduous shrub prized for its striking bicolour floral display. Supplied as a trained standard in a 10-litre container at approximately 90cm high, it features bushy, upright growth that culminates in large panicles of flowers opening in creamy white before gradually deepening to rich shades of pink and strawberry red as summer progresses. Offering wonderful seasonal interest right through to autumn and winter, this versatile standard hydrangea makes an exceptional focal point for patios, courtyards, and garden borders.
Why We Love It
- Spectacular colour transformation of the blooms from white to deep rose-pink
- Elegant standard form provides immediate architectural height and structure
- Reliable long flowering period spanning four months
- Provides wonderful winter interest with its branching stems
- Easy to maintain and care for in Irish gardens
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille-Fraise' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub standard |
| Foliage | Green deciduous leaves with yellow, brown and multicolour autumn tones |
| Flowers | Cone-shaped panicles in white, cream, pink, red, rose and bicolour |
| Flowering Period | July to October |
| Growth Habit | Upright and bushy standard form |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil Type | Clay, loam, sand or chalk in well-drained, moist conditions |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (hardy down to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a location with a south, west, east, or north-facing aspect. It adapts well to sheltered, exposed, or urban conditions. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Requires moderate watering. Maintain moist, well-drained soil conditions during the growing season. |
| Soil | Thrives in a range of soil textures including clay, loam, sand, and chalk, provided the soil remains moist and well-drained. |
| Pruning | Prune in March or April (Pruning Group 4). Deadheading is optional. |
| Hardiness and Winter Care | Fully hardy in Ireland (RHS H6, down to -20°C) with no special winter protection required. |
Perfect For
- Patio containers and terrace displays
- Mixed garden borders
- Feature and specimen planting
- Cut flower arrangements
- Urban and coastal gardens
Good to Know
- This plant is toxic if ingested and acts as a skin irritant, as well as being toxic to cats and dogs.
- The plant offers excellent pollution tolerance and brings beautiful stem interest during the winter months.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille-Fraise' |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 10-litre container standard |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 90cm |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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