Hydrangea

Vanilla Strawberry

More About Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' Panicle hydrangea Red stems Low Maintenance Deciduous shrub Drought tolerant Blooms on new wood Attracts bees and butterflies Cloud white blooms that transition into a beautiful pink when temperatures drop. Strawberry red in Fall. Will continue to produce new, white blooms in late Summer creating a multicolored look when mixed with older blooms. Giving it the name "Vanilla Strawberry" Border, mass plantings, hedge, privacy, accent, container, fresh or dried arrangements Upright bushy Deer resistant (not full proof, deer might be attracted to new growth; keep an eye out) Height: 6-7 FeetSpread: 5-6 FeetHardiness Zone: 4-9 Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' Characteristics Exposure: Full to Part Sun Soil Type: Well draining Attributes: Low Maintenance  Bloom Color: Delicate white in Summer months to pink in Fall Habit: Upright bushy Season of Interest: Summer through Fall (some leave spent blooms to collect snow throughout winter months) Care: Deheading is not necessary, however you can prune back by one third to a healthy set of buds and fertilize in early Spring.