Botanical name
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’
Other names
Paniculate hydrangea ‘Pinky Winky’
Genus
Hydrangea
Variety or Cultivar
‘Pinky Winky’ _ ‘Pinky Winky’ is a vigorous, deciduous shrub with ovate, glossy, dark-green leaves. From late summer into autumn it bears conical panicles of creamy-white flowers which become deep-pink with age.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
COLOUR
Flower
White, Cream, Deep-pink in Summer; Deep-pink, White, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Hydrangea scale
Specific diseases
Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ (Paniculate hydrangea ‘Pinky Winky’) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
