Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

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Shrubs: Flowering Shrub

Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°

Now available in tree form, the enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid-summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. New blooms give the plant a multicolored effect.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Panicle

Characteristics

Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Hedge

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division