Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' VANILLE FRAISE® panicle hydrangea
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-2m
usual width
1-1,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
August-September
location
full to partial sun
soil type
neutral
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Vanille Fraise® is a breathtaking novelty among panicle hydrangeas. It bears extra large flowers that emerge clear white in midsummer, turning light pink first and deep raspberry pink in late summer. The panicles are up to 30 cm long and 20 cm wide and remain on the plant for a long period of time. Deciduous leaves are ovate to oval, pointed, deep green. Stems are strong, deep burgundy red. We recommend regular pruning every spring before the buds begin to swell. By cutting at least two thirds of previous year’s growth you will get a strong shrub with large flowers and a regular framework shape. This hydrangea makes a dense bush covered with flowers from August till October. It was bred by Jean Renault from France and patent No. PP20670 was granted in 2010.
It will grow in almost any soil type, preferably humus-rich, moist soil that will not too heavy or shallow. Once established it does not extra watering like big-leaf hydrangeas. Full sun is best but it will grow in shade, too. Feeding is much recommended to enhance flower size. Experienced hardiness is -29°C (USDA zone 5) but is supposed to take much stronger frost.
Last update 17-08-2010
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