Hydrangea paniculata
'Dvppinky'
Panicle Hydrangea 'Dvppinky'; Pinky Winky® Hydrangea
Family |
Hydrangeaceae |
Genus |
Hydrangea |
Species |
paniculata |
Cultivar |
'Dvppinky' |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Registered Name |
Pinky Winky® |
Patent Number |
PP16,166 |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-35) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - (-30) |
Height |
6 m |
Landscape |
Provides a great, late summer bloom for a mixed shrub or open woodland garden. |
Cultivation |
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, protecting from full sunlight when in flower to preserve colour. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Generally free of serious pests and diseases. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Strong, stiff stems. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are serrate to 15 cm long, dark green, becoming yellow to purple-tinged in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Flowers emerge white but turn to dark pink, with the flowers at the base changing even as more are emerging further up the panicle. |
Notable Specimens |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Hardwood stem or tip cuttings. |