Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'
The Highlights
- A sturdy, upright deciduous shrub with a compact spreading habit
- Yellow-green foliage with dark purple-red stems maturing to brown and fragrant florets which open bright green, pale to white then turn deep pink as they mature
- Perfect feature plant for patio pots or borders in full sun or partial shade
- Grows to 1-1.5m high and 1.5-2.5m wide within 5-10 years
- A very versatile and compact plant which is fully hardy throughout the UK
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
The Highlights
- A sturdy, upright deciduous shrub with a compact spreading habit
- Yellow-green foliage with dark purple-red stems maturing to brown and fragrant florets which open bright green, pale to white then turn deep pink as they mature
- Perfect feature plant for patio pots or borders in full sun or partial shade
- Grows to 1-1.5m high and 1.5-2.5m wide within 5-10 years
- A very versatile and compact plant which is fully hardy throughout the UK
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
May be affected by aphids or capsid bugs - check the leaves regularly for any possible infestation. If you see some, pick the bugs off by hand and spray the infected area with some soapy water. You can also plant a companion plant nearby such as Marigolds. These will attract predatory insects such as ladybirds that will eat the aphids. To prevent powdery mildew, you should space apart the plants adequately to prevent overcrowding and tight, humid conditions. Water at the base into the soil, not on the leaves, and try to prevent the water splashing off the soil and onto the leaves.
Water regularly in summer
Water regularly when newly planted, especially during dry periods. Once the roots have established, it will need very little watering except in prolonged hot and dry periods.
Full sun to partial shade
Plant in a sheltered spot where the plant will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
Moist, well-drained soil
Clay, loam or sandy soil is ideal.
Feed annually
Feed once a year in the spring with a general purpose, slow release shrub fertiliser. ?v=1613300718
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