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Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea
3 Gallon
$129
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Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea
$129
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Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea Information
About The Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea
Imagine a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with sun-ripened strawberries. Now picture that in your garden! The Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea brings this delightful combo to life with its lush blooms that transform from creamy white to a rich rosy-pink as the season progresses.
Why You'll Love It:
- From mid-summer to fall, enjoy a dynamic display of changing colors.
- Low maintenance? Check. High impact? Double-check! This hydrangea is a fuss-free charmer that's perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
- Watch your garden buzz with life as butterflies and bees flock to these friendly flowers.
- Bring the outdoor splendor inside with blooms that make a statement in any vase.
Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea Details
Mature Height:
6-8 ft.
Mature Width:
4-5 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' PP20670
Grows Well In Zones:
4-8 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Hydrangeas love water, so newly planted shrubs need frequent watering, often 2-3 times a week or daily in hot weather to establish strong roots, while established in-ground plants only need a deep soaking 1-2 times a week. Containers always dry out faster and require daily checking, often needing a thorough watering almost every single day during the summer heat. Water containers thoroughly until water seeps out the drainage holes to ensure roots deep in the container get watered. Always water deeply at the base to keep leaves dry and prevent disease!
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Unlike most other hydrangeas, panicle hydrangeas are highly sun tolerant and can flourish in full sun in northern climates. In hotter southern climates, they appreciate a little more protection, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade.
Humidity Requirements
Prefers moderate to high humidity. Hydrangea thrive in coastal or naturally humid environments, but if you live in a very arid, dry climate, they will need extra afternoon shade and a thick layer of mulch to keep the surrounding air and soil from drying out too fast.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
When and how do you prune a Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea?
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears by cutting the plant back by roughly one-third of its total height. Because they bloom on new wood, spring pruning will not remove this year's flowers. During pruning, trim away thin twigs and dead wood near the base to encourage thick, sturdy stems that can support heavy blooms. Avoid fall pruning so the dried flower heads can protect the plant's structure over the winter.
Why are my Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea stems flopping over?
Vanilla Strawberry is famous for producing enormous flower heads (up to 12 inches long!). When heavy summer rains soak these dense blooms, young or unpruned branches bend under the weight. Hard pruning by one-third every spring forces the plant to develop thicker, woodier stems capable of holding the heavy flower panicles upright.
Can you change the color of Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea blooms?
You cannot change the flower color of a Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea by altering soil pH. Its signature color transition happens naturally throughout the season, opening creamy white in mid-summer, blushing to soft pink, and finishing in deep strawberry-red by autumn.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
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Free replacement within 48 hours.