Description
Growth & Care
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 3b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Recommended Pruning Method | Late Winter Pruning |
Foliage
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Plant Form | Upright Spreading |
Flowers
| Flower Period | Summer, Fall |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Fades To | Ruby |
| Flower Fragrance | Unscented |
| Suitable for Cut Flower Arrangements | Yes |
Additional Categories
| Additional Category | Hydrangea |
| Landscape Application | Accent, Massing, Garden |
Details
Planting & Growing
Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Landscape Attributes
Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications:
Accent, Mass Planting, General Garden Use
Ornamental Features
Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea features bold conical white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to late fall that fade to ruby-red over time. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.
