Pinky Winky (Hydrangea paniculata)
Pinky Winky (Hydrangea paniculata) in our garden. This hydrangea is hardy to Zone 4, likes sun and partial shade, seems to be drought tolerant and puts on a great show. The large white panicles open in mid to late summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing new white florets at the tip. The result is spectacular two-toned flower panicles that can reach up to 16 inches in length!
This is the fifth summer for the two plants we purchases as 18" specimens and we had to move them after two summers as the first location proved to be problematic. We transplanted them to a location where they had more room and they have doubled in size in the last two years. They put out dozens of panicles on each plant and depending on weather conditions, start producing flowers in mid June and continue to bloom through mid fall. We leave the dried out panicles on the plant to add winter interest, although they do not appear to offer anything for the birds.
If you want a showy and unusual hydrangea for your garden, it is well worth giving these a try.
Pinky Winky (Hydrangea paniculata)
Pinky Winky (Hydrangea paniculata) in our garden. This hydrangea is hardy to Zone 4, likes sun and partial shade, seems to be drought tolerant and puts on a great show. The large white panicles open in mid to late summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing new white florets at the tip. The result is spectacular two-toned flower panicles that can reach up to 16 inches in length!
This is the fifth summer for the two plants we purchases as 18" specimens and we had to move them after two summers as the first location proved to be problematic. We transplanted them to a location where they had more room and they have doubled in size in the last two years. They put out dozens of panicles on each plant and depending on weather conditions, start producing flowers in mid June and continue to bloom through mid fall. We leave the dried out panicles on the plant to add winter interest, although they do not appear to offer anything for the birds.
If you want a showy and unusual hydrangea for your garden, it is well worth giving these a try.