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Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' – supplied in a P26 container
Plant Highlights: Large two-tone flower panicles • Strong upright stems • Long-lasting summer and autumn display • Excellent specimen shrub for borders and containers
Overview
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' is a vigorous deciduous shrub celebrated for its striking, cone-shaped flower panicles that change colour as the season progresses. The blooms open creamy white in summer, with the older florets gradually developing rich pink tones from the base upwards, creating an eye-catching two-tone effect that lasts well into autumn.
Carried on sturdy, upright stems, the large flower heads remain held above the foliage without flopping, making this an excellent choice for adding height and structure to mixed borders. The blooms are also highly valued for fresh and dried flower arrangements.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' |
| Common Name | Panicle Hydrangea |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Supplied Form | P26 container |
| Flower Colour | Creamy white maturing to deep pink |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Mid-green deciduous leaves |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | 1.0–1.5m |
| Mature Spread | 1.5–2.5m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' performs well in full sun or partial shade, provided the soil remains evenly moist during dry periods.
Water regularly while establishing and mulch annually with organic matter to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.
Wildlife
The flower heads can attract pollinating insects when the fertile florets are open, while the shrub provides useful shelter for garden wildlife.
Pruning
This variety flowers on the current season's growth. Prune in late winter or early spring by shortening the previous year's stems to a healthy pair of buds. This encourages strong new shoots and large flower panicles.
Perfect For
- Mixed shrub borders
- Feature planting
- Cottage gardens
- Large patio containers
- Seasonal displays
- Fresh and dried flower arrangements
Product Information
- Supplied in a P26 container
- Deciduous shrub
- Large creamy white flower panicles that mature to deep pink
- Flowers from summer into autumn
- Best grown in full sun or partial shade
- Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Excellent for borders, containers and long-lasting seasonal colour
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 2.5m wide
- Flowering
- Summer to autumn· White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for borders
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