Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' SUNDAE FRAISE^®

Sundae Fraise^® is another new hhydrangea clone from Jean Renault from France. It was derived from the already successful variety Vanille Fraise^®, but this one is smaller and more compact. The flowers are medium sized panicles that open creamy white in late July and soon gain light pink shades that get deeper and richer with time. By the end of summer the whole shrub is covered with strawberry coating all over. The flowers can be cut at any time and dried (upside down) for further use in winter decorations.

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 larger flowers and a regular framework shape. Sundae Fraise^® hydrangea makes a dense and compact bush covered with flowers from August till September, possibly October.

In 2010 it was awarded silver medal at the international fair Plantarium in Boskoop, the Netherlands, where new varieties are introduced to nurseries and gardening public. It is patented and protected by PBR in Europe under 20101147. Unauthorized propagation without licence is prohibited.

It will grow in almost any soil type, preferably humus-rich, moist soil that will not be too heavy or shallow. Once established it does not need 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 26-06-2012