Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry™'
Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry™'
Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry™'

Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry™'

J.C. Bakker Nurseries/Sheridan Nurseries Ltd.

$39.99
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Treat your landscape to a delicious, multi-toned display that looks good enough to eat. ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ is a garden sensation, featuring massive, cone-shaped flower heads that start as a crisp vanilla-white before blushing into a soft pink and finally maturing to a rich, strawberry-red. These heavy, 12-inch blooms are held upright on striking burgundy-red stems, creating a spectacular "sundae" effect where all three colors can often be seen on the plant at once. It’s a vigorous, show-stopping shrub that adds a sense of luxury and drama to any outdoor space from mid-summer through the first frosts.
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Plant Details

Mature Size:

6–7' H x 4–5' W

Zone:

3-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Vanilla Strawberry™ Panicle Hydrangea, Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea, Vanille Fraise Hydrangea

Scientific Name:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'

Type:

Ornamental Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically 6–7 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit: Upright and rounded; may become slightly cascading as heavy blooms mature.
  • Form: Multi-stemmed shrub.
  • Growth Rate: Medium to fast.
  • Longevity: Can live for 40 years or more under ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Thrives in full sun; appreciates afternoon shade in very hot climates.
  • Soil Preferences: Rich, loamy, and moist soil with high organic content.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to sandy, clay, or loamy soils as long as they are well-drained.
  • Watering: Regular watering (approx. 1-2 times per week) to ensure soil does not dry out.

Special Features:

Reliable blooms on new wood (won't be lost to late frosts); extremely cold-hardy; stunning three-color effect on a single plant.
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Blooms mid-summer to fall. Large conical panicles emerge white, turn pink, and finish deep red.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage can take on yellow or orange tones; blooms turn a parchment or burgundy color in the cold.
  • Bark/Stems: Features unique, bright burgundy-red stems that contrast with flowers.
  • Winter Interest: Dried flower heads provide texture and structure throughout winter.

Garden Value:

High ornamental impact; ideal for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, or as a spectacular standalone specimen. Excellent for fresh-cut and dried floral arrangements.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  • Human Value: Versatile landscape use for privacy or beauty; prized for everlasting winter décor and bouquets.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or fall.
  • Spacing: 4–5 feet apart for individual growth or 3–4 feet for a dense hedge.
  • Location Tips: Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot; tolerant of inner-city urban pollution.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Average to high; keep soil consistently moist.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Urban pollution; extreme cold (down to -30°F); salt; drought (once established, though moisture is preferred).

Tips For Success:

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and protect in colder microclimates. Prune hard in early spring to encourage larger flower panicles.
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