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Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky Prime'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky Prime'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky Prime'

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky Prime' is an improved panicle hydrangea cultivar featuring stronger stems, larger bicolor blooms, and a more upright habit than the original 'Pinky Winky'. Cone shaped flower heads emerge white in midsummer then transition to a rich pink starting at the base and progressing upward as the season advances. Its compact size, exceptional coloration, and long flowering period make it ideal for small borders and container displays.

Height & Spread: 48 - 72 in x 48 - 60 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter

Watering Needs: Moderate to high; requires consistent moisture during bloom period

Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is derived from Hydrangea paniculata, a species native to eastern Asia. It is not native to North America but is widely cultivated in temperate regions.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

  • Produces pollen and nectar that attract small native bees and honeybees during midsummer.

Butterflies

  • Flat open florets serve as nectar sources for butterflies like Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies.

Birds

  • Spent flowerheads provide winter shelter for small birds like finches and sparrows, especially when left unpruned.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations:

  • Allow 48 - 60 in between plants for full canopy development and airflow.

Landscape Placement:

  • Perfect for specimen plantings, flowering hedges, or as a highlight in mixed perennial borders and urban landscapes.

Companion Plants

  • Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Tall ornamental grass adds vertical texture and structure behind the flowering shrub.
  • Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Wee White' - Compact white hydrangea balances color tones and mirrors bloom shape.
  • Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' - Bright lime green blades illuminate the shaded base of hydrangea groupings.
  • Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' - Rich berry hued foliage contrasts with the white and pink blossoms of the hydrangea.
  • Geranium 'Rozanne' - Long blooming violet flowers trail through the border and soften the hydrangea’s upright form.

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